The Night (Al-Layl)
In the name of God, The Most Gracious, The Dispenser of Grace
By the night, when it envelops, 1 And the day when it shines in all its glory, 2 and by the creation of the male and the female. 3 Your striving is most surely (directed to) various (ends). 4 As for him who gave out his wealth (for Allah's sake) and abstained (from disobeying Him), 5 And believeth in goodness; 6 We shall surely ease him to the Path of Easing; 7 But he who does not give and is unconcerned, 8 and calls the ultimate good a lie 9 We will ease him toward difficulty. 10 His wealth will not avail him when he falls into ruin. 11 Surely it is for Us to show the Right Way, 12 and to Us belong the Last and the First. 13 So, I warn you of the blazing Fire. 14 where none shall burn except the most wicked, 15 He who denieth and turneth away. 16 and from which the cautious shall be distanced. 17 Who gives away his wealth, purifying himself 18 And have in his mind no favour from anyone for which a reward is expected in return, 19 Other than seeking the glory of his Lord, most high, 20 and such, indeed, shall in time be well-pleased. 21