The Night (Al-Layl)
In the name of Allah, most benevolent, ever-merciful
By the night, when it envelops, 1 By the day when it appeareth in glory, 2 And by Who created the male and female, 3 surely your striving is to diverse ends. 4 Thus, as for him who gives [to others] and is conscious of God, 5 And believed the best matter to be true 6 observe piety, and believe in receiving rewards from God. 7 But he who does not give and is unconcerned, 8 And who belieth the Good, 9 We will make smooth for him the path for evil; 10 And what will his wealth avail him when he falls? 11 Surely it is for Us to show the Right Way, 12 and to Us belong the Last and the First. 13 I have now warned you of the Blazing Fire, 14 whereat none but the most wretched shall be roasted, 15 Who give the lie to Truth and turn their backs. 16 But the God-fearing shall be kept away from it, 17 Who giveth his wealth that he may grow (in goodness). 18 And who hath no favour from anyone to recompense. 19 seeking only the Face of his Lord, the Most High, 20 Will surely be gratified. 21