The Night (Al-Layl)
In the Name of God, the Merciful, the Compassionate
By the night when it covers 1 and by the day when it unveils. 2 And Him Who hath created male and female, 3 surely your strivings are divergent. 4 As for him who gives and is godfearing 5 And believes in Al-Husna. 6 We will facilitate for him the easy end. 7 And as for him who is niggardly and considers himself free from need (of Allah), 8 and he belied the finest 9 Surely We will ease his way unto adversity. 10 and what will his wealth avail him when he goes down [to his grave]? 11 Surely, in Our hands is guidance, 12 And lo! unto Us belong the latter portion and the former. 13 Wherefore I have warned you of Fire flaming, 14 None shall enter it but the most unhappy, 15 Who belieth and turneth away. 16 But those most devoted to Allah shall be removed far from it,- 17 Who giveth away his substance that he may be cleansed, 18 and confers no favor upon anyone for recompense 19 Except the seeking of the pleasure of his Lord, the Most High. 20 and he shall surely be satisfied. 21