The Night (Al-Layl)
In the Name of Allah, the Merciful, the Most Merciful
By the night as it veils [the earth] in darkness, 1 By the day when it appeareth in glory, 2 and by Him Who created the male and the female: 3 Verily, (the ends) ye strive for are diverse. 4 Then as for him who gives away and guards (against evil), 5 And testifieth to the Good, 6 We shall surely ease him to the Path of Easing; 7 But he who does not give and is unconcerned, 8 And rejects the best, 9 Unto him therefore We shall Indeed make easy the path to hardship. 10 When he falls (into Hell), his wealth will not help him. 11 Surely upon Us rests the guidance, 12 and to Us belong the hereafter and the worldly life. 13 Now I have warned you of a Fire that flames, 14 None shall reach it but those most unfortunate ones 15 Who belieth and turneth away. 16 Far removed from it will be the righteous 17 Who gives his wealth in order to be pure. 18 And not [giving] for anyone who has [done him] a favor to be rewarded 19 He desires only to please his Lord, the Supreme. 20 surely, he shall be satisfied. 21