The Night (Al-Layl)
In the name of Allah, the Merciful, the Compassionate
By the night when it covers 1 And the day when it shines in brightness, 2 And Him who created the male and female, 3 Lo! your effort is dispersed (toward divers ends). 4 As for him who gives and is godfearing 5 And believes in the best [reward], 6 So We will very soon provide him ease. 7 As for him who was a miser and behaved with aversion (to Allah), 8 And gives the lie to Al-Husna (see Verse No: 6 footnote); 9 So We will very soon provide him hardship. 10 his wealth shall not avail him when he perishes. 11 Surely, it is for Us to provide guidance -- 12 And indeed, to Us belongs the Hereafter and the first [life]. 13 Therefore do I warn you of a Fire blazing fiercely; 14 None shall enter it but the most unhappy, 15 Who denies and turns away. 16 But save him who fears 17 the Godfearing who spends his wealth to purify himself; 18 not as payment for favours received, 19 but only to seek the good pleasure of his Lord Most High. 20 He will surely be well-pleased (with him). 21