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 by Him Who created the male and the female: 3 Verily, [O men,] you aim at most divergent ends! 4 For him that gives and fears (Allah) 5 And accepts the best, 6 We will indeed make smooth for him the path to Bliss. 7 But as for him who is niggardly, and thinks that he is self-sufficient, 8 and have no faith in receiving any reward (from God). 9 We will ease him toward difficulty. 10 nor will his wealth profit him when he falls [into the pit]. 11 Indeed, Guidance is Ours, 12 And most surely Ours is the hereafter and the former. 13 I have warned you then about a raging Fire: 14 [the fire] which none shall have to endure but that most hapless wretch 15 even he who cried lies, and turned away; 16 But the God-fearing shall be kept away from it, 17 even he who gives his wealth. to purify himself 18 And is under no one's obligation to return his favour, 19 Except as seeking (to fulfil) the purpose of his Lord Most High. 20 He will surely be well-pleased (with him). 21