The Night (Al-Layl)
In the Name of God, the Merciful, the Compassionate
By oath of the night when it covers 1 And by oath of the day when it shines 2 And Him Who hath created male and female, 3 Verily, (the ends) ye strive for are diverse. 4 Yet he who gives to others and has fear, 5 and confirms the reward most fair, 6 We will make smooth for him the path of ease (goodness). 7 But he who is greedy miser and thinks himself self-sufficient. 8 And gives the lie to the best,- 9 We shall facilitate the path to affliction 10 And what will his wealth benefit him when he goes down (in destruction). 11 Surely it is for Us to show the Right Way, 12 And lo! unto Us belong the latter portion and the former. 13 Therefore I warn you of the fire that flames: 14 whereat none but the most wretched shall be roasted, 15 Who belieth and turneth away. 16 But save him who fears 17 [He] who gives [from] his wealth to purify himself 18 and confers no favor upon anyone for recompense 19 but only to seek the good pleasure of his Lord Most High. 20 and he shall surely be satisfied. 21