The Night (Al-Layl)
In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful
By the night when it covers 1 By the day when it appeareth in glory, 2 and by the creation of the male and the female. 3 O men, you truly strive towards the most diverse ends! 4 Thus, as for him who gives [to others] and is conscious of God, 5 and believes in the finest, 6 Surely We will ease his way unto the state of ease. 7 But as for one who is miserly and unheeding, 8 And denies the best [reward], 9 Surely We will ease his way unto adversity. 10 and what will his wealth avail him when he goes down [to his grave]? 11 BEHOLD, it is indeed for Us to grace [you] with guidance; 12 And verify Ours is both the Hereafter and the life present. 13 and so I warn you of the raging fire 14 None except the most wicked will enter it. 15 who denied [the truth], and turned away. 16 For, distant from it shall remain he who is truly conscious of God: 17 the Godfearing who spends his wealth to purify himself; 18 And is under no one's obligation to return his favour, 19 But only the desire to seek for the Countenance of their Lord Most High; 20 And he shall soon be well-pleased. 21