The Night (Al-Layl)
In the name of Allah, most benevolent, ever-merciful
By the night when it envelopeth, 1 and by the day when it unveils. 2 And Him who created the male and female, 3 Certainly, your efforts and deeds are diverse (different in aims and purposes); 4 As for him who gave out his wealth (for Allah's sake) and abstained (from disobeying Him), 5 And accepts the best, 6 We will indeed make smooth for him the path to Bliss. 7 But as for he who withholds and considers himself free of need 8 And who belieth the Good, 9 We shall pave his way to hardship, 10 His riches will not save him when he perisheth. 11 Surely, in Our hands is guidance, 12 And indeed, to Us belongs the Hereafter and the first [life]. 13 Wherefore I have warned you of Fire flaming, 14 whereat none but the most wretched shall be roasted, 15 who denied [the truth], and turned away. 16 The pious ones will be safe from this fire 17 Who giveth his wealth that he may grow (in goodness). 18 and owes no favour to anyone, which is to be repaid, 19 only seeking the Face of his Lord the Most High; 20 Will surely be gratified. 21