The Night (Al-Layl)
In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful
By the night when it enshrouds, 1 And by the day as it appears in brightness; 2 By (the mystery of) the creation of male and female;- 3 Verily, [O men,] you aim at most divergent ends! 4 We shall facilitate the path to bliss 5 and believes in the truth of what is right, 6 We will pave his way to ease. 7 But as for him who is a miser, and self-sufficient, 8 And who belieth the Good, 9 We will ease him toward difficulty. 10 And what will his wealth avail him when he falls? 11 Surely it is for Us to show the Right Way, 12 And indeed the Hereafter and this world both belong to Us. 13 I have now warned you of a Blazing Fire, 14 where none shall burn except the most wicked, 15 Who had denied and turned away. 16 Far removed from it will be the righteous 17 Who giveth his wealth that he may grow (in goodness). 18 And not [giving] for anyone who has [done him] a favor to be rewarded 19 But only seeking the countenance of his Lord, Most High. 20 He verily will be content. 21