The Night (Al-Layl)
In the Name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful
By the night enshrouding 1 by the day when it appears radiant, 2 and by that (Power) which created the male and female, 3 surely your striving is to diverse ends. 4 As for him who gave out his wealth (for Allah's sake) and abstained (from disobeying Him), 5 and affirmed the Truth of goodness: 6 We will pave his way to ease. 7 But he who does not give and is unconcerned, 8 and he belied the finest 9 For him We shall ease the way of adversity, 10 and his wealth shall be of no avail to him when he perishes. 11 Surely upon Us rests the guidance, 12 And indeed, to Us belongs the Hereafter and the first [life]. 13 So I have warned you of a Fire which is blazing. 14 None shall enter it but the most unhappy, 15 even he who cried lies, and turned away; 16 and from which the most godfearing shall be removed, 17 the Godfearing who spends his wealth to purify himself; 18 And is under no one's obligation to return his favour, 19 seeking only the Face of his Lord, the Most High, 20 and the reward (of their Lord) will certainly make them happy. 21