The Night (Al-Layl)
In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful
By the night when it enshrouds, 1 And by oath of the day when it shines 2 And by oath of the One Who created the male and the female. 3 Verily, (the ends) ye strive for are diverse. 4 We shall facilitate the path to bliss 5 and confirms the reward most fair, 6 We shall ease the way of fortune for him. 7 But as for he who withholds and considers himself free of need 8 And rejects the best, 9 We shall surely ease him to the Hardship; 10 nor will his wealth profit him when he falls [into the pit]. 11 Lo! Ours it is (to give) the guidance 12 And verily unto Us (belong) the End and the Beginning. 13 Therefore do I warn you of a Fire blazing fiercely; 14 in which none shall be roasted except the most wretched sinner, 15 who denied [the truth], and turned away. 16 And avoid it shall the most pious, 17 one who gives his wealth to become purified, 18 not as payment for any favours that he received, 19 Except as seeking (to fulfil) the purpose of his Lord Most High. 20 He verily will be content. 21