The Night (Al-Layl)
In the name of Allah, the Entirely Merciful, the Especially Merciful
By the night when it covers 1 by the day when it appears radiant, 2 By (the mystery of) the creation of male and female;- 3 That your endeavour is for different ends. 4 As for him who gave out his wealth (for Allah's sake) and abstained (from disobeying Him), 5 and affirmed the Truth of goodness: 6 We will ease him toward ease. 7 But as for him who is a miser, and self-sufficient, 8 and cries lies to the reward most fair, 9 We will indeed make smooth for him the path to Misery; 10 And his substance will avail him not when he perisheth. 11 Verify on us is the guidance 12 And most surely Ours is the hereafter and the former. 13 I have warned you then about a raging Fire: 14 where none shall burn except the most wicked, 15 Who gives the lie (to the truth) and turns (his) back. 16 The pious ones will be safe from this fire 17 And gives of his wealth that he may grow in virtue, 18 not as payment for any favours that he received, 19 Except only the desire to seek the Countenance of his Lord, the Most High; 20 And he is going to be satisfied. 21