The Night (Al-Layl)
In the name of Allah, the Entirely Merciful, the Especially Merciful
By oath of the night when it covers 1 and by the day as it appears radiantly, 2 And by Who created the male and female, 3 your striving is indeed to different ends! 4 As for him who gives and is godfearing 5 and believes in the truth of what is right, 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 denied the Truth of goodness: 9 for him shall We make easy the path towards hardship: 10 nor will his wealth profit him when he falls [into the pit]. 11 It is indeed for Us to show the way, 12 and to Us belong the Last and the First. 13 So, I warn you of the blazing Fire. 14 None shall enter it save the most wretched, 15 who denied [the truth], and turned away. 16 But save him who fears 17 Who giveth his wealth that he may grow (in goodness). 18 And who hath no favour from anyone to recompense. 19 But only seeking the countenance of his Lord, Most High. 20 And he is going to be satisfied. 21