The Night (Al-Layl)
In the name of Allah, most benevolent, ever-merciful
I swear by the night when it draws a veil, 1 and by the day when it breaks in its glory, 2 By Him Who hath created the male and the female, 3 Verily your endeavour is diverse. 4 We shall facilitate the path to bliss 5 and believes in the finest, 6 We shall surely ease him to the Path of Easing; 7 But he who does not give and is unconcerned, 8 And gives the lie to the best,- 9 We shall pave his way to hardship, 10 His wealth will not avail him when he falls into ruin. 11 Indeed, [incumbent] upon Us is guidance. 12 and, behold, Ours is [the dominion over] the life to come as well as [over] this earlier part [of your life]: 13 I therefore warn you of the fire that is ablaze. 14 None shall enter it but the most unhappy, 15 The one who denied and turned away. 16 But the God-fearing shall be kept away from it, 17 the Godfearing who spends his wealth to purify himself; 18 and owes no favour to anyone, which is to be repaid, 19 But only seeking the countenance of his Lord, Most High. 20 Will surely be gratified. 21