The Night (Al-Layl)
In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful
By the night when it covers 1 And the day when it shines in all its glory, 2 And Him who created the male and female, 3 That your endeavour is for different ends. 4 We shall facilitate the path to bliss 5 And (in all sincerity) testifies to the best,- 6 We will pave his way to ease. 7 But for those who are niggardly, horde their wealth, 8 And denied the best matter, 9 We will facilitate for him the difficult end. 10 And his substance will avail him not when he perisheth. 11 Surely upon Us rests the guidance, 12 And verify Ours is both the Hereafter and the life present. 13 So, I warn you of the blazing Fire. 14 in which none shall be roasted except the most wretched sinner, 15 Who gives the lie (to the truth) and turns (his) back. 16 But save him who fears 17 He who spends his wealth for increase in self-purification, 18 And no one has done a favour to him, for which he should be compensated. 19 seeking only the Face of his Lord, the Most High, 20 He verily will be content. 21