The Night (Al-Layl)
In the Name of Allah, the Merciful, the Most Merciful
By the night when it enshrouds, 1 And [by] the day when it appears 2 And by Him Who created male and female; 3 Your striving is most surely (directed to) various (ends). 4 For him that gives and fears (Allah) 5 And accepts the best, 6 We will pave his way to ease. 7 But as for one who is miserly and unheeding, 8 and calls the ultimate good a lie 9 We shall facilitate for him the way to Hardship, 10 Nor will his wealth profit him when he falls headlong (into the Pit). 11 Verily We take upon Ourselves to guide, 12 And verify Ours is both the Hereafter and the life present. 13 I have warned you then about a raging Fire: 14 whereat none but the most wretched shall be roasted, 15 Who had denied and turned away. 16 And away from it shall be kept the one who guards most (against evil), 17 And gives of his wealth that he may grow in virtue, 18 And not [giving] for anyone who has [done him] a favor to be rewarded 19 but only to seek the good pleasure of his Lord Most High. 20 surely, he shall be satisfied. 21