The Night (Al-Layl)
In the name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful
By the night when it covers the day, 1 And by oath of the day when it shines 2 and by the creation of the male and the female. 3 Verily, [O men,] you aim at most divergent ends! 4 As for him who gives and is godfearing 5 And believes in the best [reward], 6 Unto him therefore We shall indeed make easy the path to ease. 7 And as for him who stinteth and is heedless, 8 And gives the lie to Al-Husna (see Verse No: 6 footnote); 9 Unto him therefore We shall Indeed make easy the path to hardship. 10 His wealth will not avail him when he falls into ruin. 11 Surely upon Us rests the guidance, 12 And indeed, to Us belongs the Hereafter and the first [life]. 13 Now I have warned you of a Fire that flames, 14 in which no one will suffer forever except the wicked ones 15 He who denieth and turneth away. 16 Far removed from it will be the righteous 17 Who gives away his wealth, purifying himself 18 and confers no favor upon anyone for recompense 19 Other than seeking the glory of his Lord, most high, 20 And soon will they attain (complete) satisfaction. 21