The Night (Al-Layl)
In the Name of Allah, the Merciful, the Most Merciful
By the Night as it conceals (the light); 1 by the day when it appears radiant, 2 and That which created the male and the female, 3 O men, you truly strive towards the most diverse ends! 4 So for one who gave and practised piety 5 And testifieth to the Good, 6 We shall surely ease him to the Path of Easing; 7 And for him who hoarded wealth and remained carefree, 8 and have no faith in receiving any reward (from God). 9 We will ease him toward difficulty. 10 His riches will not save him when he perisheth. 11 Verily We take upon Ourselves to guide, 12 And truly, unto Us (belong) the last (Hereafter) and the first (this world). 13 So I have warned you of a Fire which is blazing. 14 in which no one will suffer forever except the wicked ones 15 The one who denied and turned away. 16 One who fears God shall be kept away from it -- 17 the Godfearing who spends his wealth to purify himself; 18 and owes no favour to anyone, which is to be repaid, 19 But only seeking the countenance of his Lord, Most High. 20 surely, he shall be satisfied. 21