The Night (Al-Layl)
In the name of God, The Most Gracious, The Dispenser of Grace
By the night as it envelops; 1 By the day when it appeareth in glory, 2 And the creating of the male and the female, 3 Verily, (the ends) ye strive for are diverse. 4 So he who gives (in charity) and fears (Allah), 5 And accepts the best, 6 So We will very soon provide him ease. 7 And for him who hoarded wealth and remained carefree, 8 And gives the lie to the best,- 9 We shall facilitate for him the way to Hardship, 10 His riches will not save him when he perisheth. 11 Truly! Ours it is (to give) guidance, 12 And to Us belong the End and the Beginning. 13 Now I have warned you of a Fire that flames, 14 None will [enter to] burn therein except the most wretched one. 15 even he who cried lies, and turned away; 16 The pious ones will be safe from this fire 17 Who giveth his wealth that he may grow (in goodness). 18 not as payment for any favours that he received, 19 only seeking the Face of his Lord the Most High; 20 and such, indeed, shall in time be well-pleased. 21