The Night (Al-Layl)
In the name of Allah, the Entirely Merciful, the Especially Merciful
By the night when it envelopeth, 1 And the day when it shines in all its glory, 2 And the creating of the male and the female, 3 Indeed your efforts differ. 4 As for him who gave out his wealth (for Allah's sake) and abstained (from disobeying Him), 5 And believes in the best [reward], 6 We will pave his way to ease. 7 And as for him who stinteth and is heedless, 8 and he belied the finest 9 We shall surely ease for him the Path of Hardship (the Fire). 10 and their wealth will be of no benefit to them when they face destruction. 11 Indeed, Guidance is Ours, 12 And verify Ours is both the Hereafter and the life present. 13 Therefor have I warned you of the flaming Fire 14 where none shall burn except the most wicked, 15 even he who cried lies, and turned away; 16 The pious ones will be safe from this fire 17 the Godfearing who spends his wealth to purify himself; 18 They do not expect any reward 19 Except only the desire to seek the Countenance of his Lord, the Most High; 20 And he is going to be satisfied. 21