The Night (Al-Layl)
In the Name of God, the Merciful, the Compassionate
By the night enshrouding 1 By the Day as it appears in glory; 2 and That which created the male and the female, 3 Indeed your efforts differ. 4 Thus, as for him who gives [to others] and is conscious of God, 5 and confirms the reward most fair, 6 We will facilitate for him the easy end. 7 But he who does not give and is unconcerned, 8 and have no faith in receiving any reward (from God). 9 We shall surely ease him to the Hardship; 10 His wealth will not avail him when he falls into ruin. 11 Surely it is for Us to show the Right Way, 12 and, behold, Ours is [the dominion over] the life to come as well as [over] this earlier part [of your life]: 13 and so I warn you of the raging fire 14 None will [enter to] burn therein except the most wretched one. 15 Who had denied and turned away. 16 and from which the most godfearing shall be removed, 17 who spend for the cause of God and purify themselves. 18 And have in his mind no favour from anyone for which a reward is expected in return, 19 but only out of a longing for the countenance of his Sustainer, the All-Highest: 20 and he shall surely be satisfied. 21