The Night (Al-Layl)
In the name of Allah, the Compassionate, the Merciful
By the night enshrouding 1 And the day resplendent 2 Consider the creation of the male and the female! 3 That your endeavour is for different ends. 4 Thus, as for him who gives [to others] and is conscious of God, 5 for those who spend for the cause of God, 6 We shall surely ease him to the Path of Easing; 7 But he who does not give and is unconcerned, 8 and he belied the finest 9 For him We shall ease the way of adversity, 10 And his wealth will not avail him when he perishes. 11 Indeed, [incumbent] upon Us is guidance. 12 And lo! unto Us belong the latter portion and the former. 13 Wherefore I have warned you of Fire flaming, 14 Which only the most wretched must endure, 15 Who gives the lie (to the truth) and turns (his) back. 16 But save him who fears 17 Who giveth his wealth that he may grow (in goodness). 18 not as payment for favours received, 19 but only to seek the good pleasure of his Lord Most High. 20 And presently he shall become well pleased. 21