The Night (Al-Layl)
In the name of Allah, most benevolent, ever-merciful
By the night as it envelops; 1 And by the day as it appears in brightness; 2 By (the mystery of) the creation of male and female;- 3 O men, you truly strive towards the most diverse ends! 4 As for him who gave out his wealth (for Allah's sake) and abstained (from disobeying Him), 5 And (in all sincerity) testifies to the best,- 6 We will facilitate for him the easy end. 7 but for him that is a miser, and sufficed, 8 And who belieth the Good, 9 We shall facilitate the path to affliction 10 Nor will his wealth profit him when he falls headlong (into the Pit). 11 Surely, it is for Us to provide guidance -- 12 and to Us belong the Last and the First. 13 Therefore I warn you of the fire that flames: 14 None except the most wicked will enter it. 15 Who gives the lie (to the truth) and turns (his) back. 16 And away from it shall be kept the one who guards most (against evil), 17 [He] who gives [from] his wealth to purify himself 18 And is under no one's obligation to return his favour, 19 except the pleasure of their Lord, the Most High 20 Will surely be gratified. 21