The Night (Al-Layl)
In the name of Allah, most benevolent, ever-merciful
By the Night as it conceals (the light); 1 and by the day as it appears radiantly, 2 And by oath of the One Who created the male and the female. 3 Verily, (the ends) ye strive for are diverse. 4 As for him who gave out his wealth (for Allah's sake) and abstained (from disobeying Him), 5 and believes in the truth of what is right, 6 We shall surely ease him to the Easing. 7 And for him who hoarded wealth and remained carefree, 8 and rejects what is right, 9 We shall surely ease for him the Path of Hardship (the Fire). 10 And his substance will avail him not when he perisheth. 11 Lo! Ours it is (to give) the guidance 12 and to Us belong the Next Life and the present. 13 Therefor have I warned you of the flaming Fire 14 whereat none but the most wretched shall be roasted, 15 Who belieth and turneth away. 16 But the God-fearing shall be kept away from it, 17 Who gives his wealth in order to be pure. 18 not as payment for favours received, 19 but only out of a longing for the countenance of his Sustainer, the All-Highest: 20 Will surely be gratified. 21