The Night (Al-Layl)
In the Name of God, the Merciful, the Compassionate
By the night when it envelopeth, 1 And by oath of the day when it shines 2 And Him who created the male and female, 3 Indeed, your efforts are diverse. 4 We shall facilitate the path to bliss 5 and confirms the reward most fair, 6 We will ease him toward ease. 7 But as for him who is a miser, and self-sufficient, 8 And denies the best [reward], 9 We shall surely ease for him the Path of Hardship (the Fire). 10 his wealth shall not avail him when he perishes. 11 Verify on us is the guidance 12 And lo! unto Us belong the latter portion and the former. 13 Now I have warned you of a Fire that flames, 14 Which only the most wretched must endure, 15 He who denieth and turneth away. 16 But those most devoted to Allah shall be removed far from it,- 17 He who spends his wealth for increase in self-purification, 18 not as payment for favours received, 19 But only seeking the Countenance of his Lord the Most High. 20 and he shall surely be satisfied. 21