The Night (Al-Layl)
Allah - beginning with the name of - the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful
By the night when it covers 1 And the day when it shines in all its glory, 2 And Him who created the male and female, 3 Indeed your efforts differ. 4 Then as for him who giveths and feareth Him. 5 for those who spend for the cause of God, 6 We will ease him toward ease. 7 But as for him who hoardeth and deemeth himself independent, 8 and denied the Truth of goodness: 9 We shall facilitate the path to affliction 10 and his wealth shall be of no avail to him when he perishes. 11 It is indeed for Us to show the way, 12 And verify Ours is both the Hereafter and the life present. 13 So I have warned you of a Fire which is blazing. 14 None shall enter it save the most wretched, 15 He who denieth and turneth away. 16 But those most devoted to Allah shall be removed far from it,- 17 the Godfearing who spends his wealth to purify himself; 18 And no one has done a favour to him, for which he should be compensated. 19 acting only for the sake of his Lord the Most High -- 20 And indeed, soon he will be very pleased. 21