The Night (Al-Layl)
In the name of Allah, the Merciful, the Compassionate
By the night enshrouding 1 And by the day as it appears in brightness; 2 and by that (Power) which created the male and 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 Al-Husna. 6 We shall ease the way of fortune for him. 7 but for him that is a miser, and sufficed, 8 and denied the Truth of goodness: 9 For him We shall ease the way of adversity, 10 His riches will not save him when he perisheth. 11 Surely, in Our hands is guidance, 12 And to Us belong the End and the Beginning. 13 and so I warn you of the raging fire 14 in which no one will suffer forever except the wicked ones 15 Who give the lie to Truth and turn their backs. 16 But those most devoted to Allah shall be removed far from it,- 17 one who gives his wealth to become purified, 18 And have in his mind no favour from anyone for which a reward is expected in return, 19 But only seeking the countenance of his Lord, Most High. 20 He will surely be well-pleased (with him). 21