The Night (Al-Layl)
In the name of Allah, most benevolent, ever-merciful
I swear by the night when it draws a veil, 1 and by the day as it appears radiantly, 2 And by Him Who created male and female; 3 Verily, [O men,] you aim at most divergent ends! 4 So he who gives (in charity) and fears (Allah), 5 And testifieth to the Good, 6 We will make smooth for him the path of ease (goodness). 7 And for him who hoarded wealth and remained carefree, 8 and he belied the finest 9 We shall surely ease him to the Hardship; 10 and what will his wealth avail him when he goes down [to his grave]? 11 Surely Ours is it to show the way, 12 And verily unto Us (belong) the End and the Beginning. 13 I have warned you about the fierce blazing fire 14 Which only the most wretched must endure, 15 Who give the lie to Truth and turn their backs. 16 But the righteous one will avoid it - 17 Those who spend their wealth for increase in self-purification, 18 They do not expect any reward 19 only seeking the Face of his Lord the Most High; 20 Will surely be gratified. 21