The Night (Al-Layl)
In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful
By the night as it envelops; 1 And the day when it shines in brightness, 2 And by Who created the male and female, 3 surely your striving is to diverse ends. 4 As for him who giveth and is dutiful (toward Allah) 5 And believeth in goodness; 6 observe piety, and believe in receiving rewards from God. 7 but for him that is a miser, and sufficed, 8 and calls the ultimate good a lie 9 for him shall We make easy the path towards hardship: 10 His wealth will not avail him when he falls into ruin. 11 Lo! Ours it is (to give) the guidance 12 and, behold, Ours is [the dominion over] the life to come as well as [over] this earlier part [of your life]: 13 Therefor have I warned you of the flaming Fire 14 None shall reach it but those most unfortunate ones 15 The one who denied and turned away. 16 and from which the most godfearing shall be removed, 17 He who gives his wealth to be purified, 18 And have in their minds no favour from anyone for which a reward is expected in return, 19 Except the seeking of the pleasure of his Lord, the Most High. 20 He verily will be content. 21