The Night (Al-Layl)
In the name of God, The Most Gracious, The Dispenser of Grace
By the night when it envelopeth, 1 And by the day as it appears in brightness; 2 and by the creation of the male and the female. 3 Verily, (the ends) ye strive for are diverse. 4 Then as for him who giveths and feareth Him. 5 for those who spend for the cause of God, 6 We shall surely ease him to the Easing. 7 And as for him who is niggardly and considers himself free from need (of Allah), 8 And gives the lie to the best,- 9 Unto him therefore We shall Indeed make easy the path to hardship. 10 And what will his wealth benefit him when he goes down (in destruction). 11 Lo! Ours it is (to give) the guidance 12 and to Us belong the hereafter and the worldly life. 13 and so I warn you of the raging fire 14 None shall reach it but those most unfortunate ones 15 who belied and turned away, 16 But the righteous one will avoid it - 17 Who gives away his wealth, purifying himself 18 And none hath with him any favour for reward, 19 He desires only to please his Lord, the Supreme. 20 and such, indeed, shall in time be well-pleased. 21