The Night (Al-Layl)
In the name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful
By the night as it envelops; 1 and by the day when it unveils. 2 And by Him Who created male and female; 3 surely your striving is to diverse ends. 4 Then as for him who gives away and guards (against evil), 5 And testifieth to the Good, 6 Surely We will ease his way unto the state of ease. 7 But as for him who hoardeth and deemeth himself independent, 8 and have no faith in receiving any reward (from God). 9 We shall pave his way to hardship, 10 And what will his wealth avail him when he falls? 11 It is indeed for Us to show the way, 12 and to Us belong the Last and the First. 13 Wherefore I have warned you of Fire flaming, 14 none shall enter it but the most wicked, 15 who belied and turned away, 16 and from which the most godfearing shall be removed, 17 he that spends his possessions [on others] so that he might grow in purity 18 And no one has done a favour to him, for which he should be compensated. 19 Other than seeking the glory of his Lord, most high, 20 And soon will they attain (complete) satisfaction. 21