The Night (Al-Layl)
In the name of Allah, the Entirely Merciful, the Especially Merciful
By the night enshrouding 1 By the Day as it appears in glory; 2 And by Him Who created male and female; 3 surely your striving is to diverse ends. 4 So he who gives (in charity) and fears (Allah), 5 And (in all sincerity) testifies to the best,- 6 We shall surely ease him to the Easing. 7 And for him who hoarded wealth and remained carefree, 8 and calls the ultimate good a lie 9 We shall pave his way to hardship, 10 And what will his wealth avail him when he falls? 11 Indeed, [incumbent] upon Us is guidance. 12 And to Us belong the End and the Beginning. 13 Wherefore I have warned you of Fire flaming, 14 Which only the most wretched must endure, 15 who have rejected the (Truth) and have turned away from it. 16 and from which the most godfearing shall be removed, 17 Who gives his wealth in order to be pure. 18 And who hath no favour from anyone to recompense. 19 seeking only the Face of his Lord, the Most High, 20 And he is going to be satisfied. 21