The Night (Al-Layl)
In the name of Allah, most benevolent, ever-merciful
By the Night as it conceals (the light); 1 by the day when it appears radiant, 2 And [by] He who created the male and female, 3 Lo! your effort is dispersed (toward divers ends). 4 As for he who gives and fears Allah 5 and believes in the finest, 6 We shall ease the way of fortune for him. 7 But as for one who is miserly and unheeding, 8 And disbelieveth in goodness; 9 We shall pave his way to hardship, 10 and their wealth will be of no benefit to them when they face destruction. 11 Surely, it is for Us to provide guidance -- 12 And verily unto Us (belong) the End and the Beginning. 13 and so I warn you of the raging fire 14 None will [enter to] burn therein except the most wretched one. 15 The one who denied and turned away. 16 Far removed from it will be the righteous 17 He who spends his wealth for increase in self-purification, 18 and confers no favor upon anyone for recompense 19 But only seeking the countenance of his Lord, Most High. 20 Will surely be gratified. 21