The Night (Al-Layl)
In the name of Allah, the Compassionate, the Merciful
By the Night as it conceals (the light); 1 and by the day as it appears radiantly, 2 and by the creation of the male and the female. 3 Certainly, your efforts and deeds are diverse (different in aims and purposes); 4 For him that gives and fears (Allah) 5 And believeth in goodness; 6 We will facilitate for him the easy end. 7 And as for him who is niggardly and considers himself free from need (of Allah), 8 and calls the ultimate good a lie 9 So We will very soon provide him hardship. 10 Nor will his wealth profit him when he falls headlong (into the Pit). 11 Indeed, [incumbent] upon Us is guidance. 12 And most surely Ours is the hereafter and the former. 13 Therefor have I warned you of the flaming Fire 14 No one will burn in it but the most wretched, 15 even he who cried lies, and turned away; 16 But save him who fears 17 even he who gives his wealth. to purify himself 18 And is under no one's obligation to return his favour, 19 acting only for the sake of his Lord the Most High -- 20 And presently he shall become well pleased. 21