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 as it rises bright! 2 and That which created the male and the female, 3 Verily, (the ends) ye strive for are diverse. 4 Then as for him who gives away and guards (against evil), 5 for those who spend for the cause of God, 6 We will facilitate for him the easy end. 7 But as for him who is a miser, and self-sufficient, 8 And gives the lie to Al-Husna (see Verse No: 6 footnote); 9 So We will very soon provide him hardship. 10 his wealth shall not avail him when he perishes. 11 It is indeed for Us to show the way, 12 and to Us belong the hereafter and the worldly life. 13 I have warned you about the fierce blazing fire 14 No one will burn in it but the most wretched, 15 who belied and turned away, 16 For, distant from it shall remain he who is truly conscious of God: 17 the Godfearing who spends his wealth to purify himself; 18 And not [giving] for anyone who has [done him] a favor to be rewarded 19 But only seeking the countenance of his Lord, Most High. 20 And he is going to be satisfied. 21