The Night (Al-Layl)
In the name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful
By the night as it veils [the earth] in darkness, 1 And by the day as it appears in brightness; 2 Consider the creation of the male and the female! 3 you strive in various ways. 4 As for him who giveth and is dutiful (toward Allah) 5 And believeth in goodness; 6 So We will very soon provide him ease. 7 But for those who are niggardly, horde their wealth, 8 And disbelieveth in goodness; 9 Surely We will ease his way unto adversity. 10 nor will his wealth profit him when he falls [into the pit]. 11 Lo! Ours it is (to give) the guidance 12 And truly, unto Us (belong) the last (Hereafter) and the first (this world). 13 and so I warn you of the raging fire 14 None will [enter to] burn therein except the most wretched one. 15 The one who denied and turned away. 16 And Al-Muttaqun (the pious and righteous - see V. 2:2) will be far removed from it (Hell). 17 And gives of his wealth that he may grow in virtue, 18 And have in their minds no favour from anyone for which a reward is expected in return, 19 But only the desire to seek for the Countenance of their Lord Most High; 20 and before long he will be well satisfied. 21