The Night (Al-Layl)
In the name of Allah, most benevolent, ever-merciful
By the night as it veils [the earth] in darkness, 1 and the day in splendour 2 and That which created the male and the female, 3 surely your strivings are divergent. 4 For him that gives and fears (Allah) 5 And believes in the best [reward], 6 We shall ease the way of fortune for him. 7 But he who does not give and is unconcerned, 8 And who belieth the Good, 9 for him shall We make easy the path towards hardship: 10 His riches will not save him when he perisheth. 11 Verify on us is the guidance 12 And indeed, to Us belongs the Hereafter and the first [life]. 13 and so I warn you of the raging fire 14 None shall enter it save the most wretched, 15 who rejected the Truth, calling it falsehood and turned his back on it. 16 and from which the most godfearing shall be removed, 17 Who gives his wealth in order to be pure. 18 They do not expect any reward 19 Except as seeking (to fulfil) the purpose of his Lord Most High. 20 Will surely be gratified. 21