The Night (Al-Layl)
In the Name of God, the Merciful, the Compassionate
By the night when it envelopeth, 1 and the day in splendour 2 And Him Who hath created male and female, 3 Your striving is most surely (directed to) various (ends). 4 As for he who gives and fears Allah 5 and affirmed the Truth of goodness: 6 We shall facilitate for him the Way to Bliss. 7 But as for him who is a miser, and self-sufficient, 8 And disbelieveth in goodness; 9 We shall pave his way to hardship, 10 When he falls (into Hell), his wealth will not help him. 11 Surely upon Us rests the guidance, 12 And indeed the Hereafter and this world both belong to Us. 13 Therefore do I warn you of a Fire blazing fiercely; 14 None shall reach it but those most unfortunate ones 15 Who gives the lie (to the truth) and turns (his) back. 16 And avoid it shall the most pious, 17 Who gives away his wealth, purifying himself 18 And not [giving] for anyone who has [done him] a favor to be rewarded 19 Except as seeking (to fulfil) the purpose of his Lord Most High. 20 and he shall surely be satisfied. 21