The Night (Al-Layl)
In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful
By the night when it covers 1 And the day when it shines in all its glory, 2 and by Him Who created the male and the female: 3 Indeed, your efforts are diverse. 4 So he who gives (in charity) and fears (Allah), 5 and believes in the finest, 6 We will ease him toward ease. 7 But as for him who is niggardly, and thinks that he is self-sufficient, 8 And gives the lie to the best,- 9 Surely We will ease his way unto adversity. 10 nor will his wealth profit him when he falls [into the pit]. 11 Surely, in Our hands is guidance, 12 And most surely Ours is the hereafter and the former. 13 So I have warned you of a Fire which is blazing. 14 None shall reach it but those most unfortunate ones 15 who have rejected the (Truth) and have turned away from it. 16 and from which the cautious shall be distanced. 17 And gives of his wealth that he may grow in virtue, 18 not as payment for any favours that he received, 19 He desires only to please his Lord, the Supreme. 20 He verily will be content. 21