The Night (Al-Layl)
In the name of Allah, the Compassionate, the Merciful
By the night enshrouding 1 and by the day as it appears radiantly, 2 and That which created the male and the female, 3 surely your strivings are divergent. 4 As for him who gave out his wealth (for Allah's sake) and abstained (from disobeying Him), 5 And (in all sincerity) testifies to the best,- 6 for him shall We make easy the path towards [ultimate] ease. 7 And as for him who is niggardly and considers himself free from need (of Allah), 8 and calls the ultimate good a lie 9 We shall surely ease for him the Path of Hardship (the Fire). 10 And his wealth will not avail him when he perishes. 11 Indeed, Guidance is Ours, 12 And lo! unto Us belong the latter portion and the former. 13 I have warned you about the fierce blazing fire 14 None shall roast therein but the most wretched, 15 Who belieth and turneth away. 16 Far removed from it will be the righteous 17 one who gives his wealth to become purified, 18 and confers no favor upon anyone for recompense 19 Other than seeking the glory of his Lord, most high, 20 And presently he shall become well pleased. 21