The Night (Al-Layl)
In the name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful
By the night when it covers the day, 1 and by the day as it appears radiantly, 2 And by oath of the One Who created the male and the female. 3 Your striving is most surely (directed to) various (ends). 4 We shall facilitate the path to bliss 5 and confirms the reward most fair, 6 Surely We will ease his way unto the state of ease. 7 But as for one who is miserly and unheeding, 8 And who belieth the Good, 9 for him shall We make easy the path towards hardship: 10 And his wealth will not avail him when he perishes. 11 Indeed, Guidance is Ours, 12 And most surely Ours is the hereafter and the former. 13 Now I have warned you of a Fire that flames, 14 No one will burn in it but the most wretched, 15 The one who denied and turned away. 16 For, distant from it shall remain he who is truly conscious of God: 17 [He] who gives [from] his wealth to purify himself 18 and confers no favor upon anyone for recompense 19 But only seeking the countenance of his Lord, Most High. 20 and before long he will be well satisfied. 21