The Night (Al-Layl)
In the Name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful
By the Night as it conceals (the light); 1 by the day when it appears radiant, 2 and by the creation of the male and the female. 3 your striving is indeed to different ends! 4 We shall facilitate the path to bliss 5 And believes in the best [reward], 6 So We will very soon provide him ease. 7 But he who is a greedy miser and thinks himself self-sufficient, 8 And rejects the best, 9 Surely We will ease his way unto adversity. 10 And his riches will not avail him when he falls headlong (into the Abyss). 11 Indeed guiding is upon Us. 12 and to Us belong the hereafter and the worldly life. 13 Now I have warned you of a Fire that flames, 14 [the fire] which none shall have to endure but that most hapless wretch 15 He who denieth and turneth away. 16 But save him who fears 17 who spend for the cause of God and purify themselves. 18 not as payment for favours received, 19 Other than seeking the glory of his Lord, most high, 20 and the reward (of their Lord) will certainly make them happy. 21