The Night (Al-Layl)
In the Name of Allah, the Merciful, the Most Merciful
By the night, when it envelops, 1 and the day as it rises bright! 2 And by Who created the male and female, 3 Verily, [O men,] you aim at most divergent ends! 4 As for him who gives and is godfearing 5 And (in all sincerity) testifies to the best,- 6 observe piety, and believe in receiving rewards from God. 7 but for him that is a miser, and sufficed, 8 And denies the best [reward], 9 Surely We will ease his way unto adversity. 10 and what will his wealth avail him when he goes down [to his grave]? 11 Surely, it is for Us to provide guidance -- 12 And lo! unto Us belong the latter portion and the former. 13 Therefor have I warned you of the flaming Fire 14 None shall enter it save the most wretched, 15 Who denies and turns away. 16 and from which the cautious shall be distanced. 17 Who giveth his wealth that he may grow (in goodness). 18 And is under no one's obligation to return his favour, 19 Other than seeking the glory of his Lord, most high, 20 surely, he shall be satisfied. 21