The Night (Al-Layl)
In the Name of God, the Merciful, the Compassionate
By the night as it veils [the earth] in darkness, 1 By the day when it appeareth in glory, 2 And Him who created the male and female, 3 surely your striving is to diverse ends. 4 As for one who gives [to others] and fears [God], 5 And affirms goodness, 6 We will pave his way to ease. 7 But as for him who hoardeth and deemeth himself independent, 8 And who belieth the Good, 9 Surely We will ease his way unto adversity. 10 his wealth shall not avail him when he perishes. 11 Lo! Ours it is (to give) the guidance 12 and to Us belongs the Hereafter as well as the present world -- 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 away [from it]. 16 And Al-Muttaqun (the pious and righteous - see V. 2:2) will be far removed from it (Hell). 17 he that spends his possessions [on others] so that he might grow in purity 18 not as payment for favours received, 19 only seeking the Face of his Lord the Most High; 20 and he shall surely be satisfied. 21