The Night (Al-Layl)
In the Name of God, the Merciful, the Compassionate
By the night when it envelopeth, 1 And the day when it shines in brightness, 2 And by Who created the male and female, 3 surely your striving is to diverse ends. 4 We shall facilitate the path to bliss 5 And affirms goodness, 6 We shall ease the way of fortune for him. 7 But as for him who hoardeth and deemeth himself independent, 8 And denied the best matter, 9 We shall facilitate for him the way to Hardship, 10 And his substance will avail him not when he perisheth. 11 Indeed, Guidance is Ours, 12 And verify Ours is both the Hereafter and the life present. 13 I have warned you about the fierce blazing fire 14 None will [enter to] burn therein except the most wretched one. 15 Who give the lie to Truth and turn their backs. 16 But save him who fears 17 He who gives his wealth to be purified, 18 And no one has done a favour to him, for which he should be compensated. 19 Except as seeking (to fulfil) the purpose of his Lord Most High. 20 and he shall surely be satisfied. 21