The Night (Al-Layl)
Allah - beginning with the name of - the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful
By the Night as it conceals (the light); 1 And the day resplendent 2 and by Him Who created the male and the female: 3 Indeed, your efforts are diverse. 4 As for one who gives [to others] and fears [God], 5 And (in all sincerity) testifies to the best,- 6 We shall ease the way of fortune for him. 7 But for those who are niggardly, horde their wealth, 8 And denied the best matter, 9 For him We shall ease the way of adversity, 10 His wealth will not avail him when he falls into ruin. 11 Verify on us is the guidance 12 and, behold, Ours is [the dominion over] the life to come as well as [over] this earlier part [of your life]: 13 and so I warn you of the raging fire 14 where none shall burn except the most wicked, 15 Who denied (the truth) and turned away. 16 But those most devoted to Allah shall be removed far from it,- 17 Who giveth his wealth that he may grow (in goodness). 18 and confers no favour on any man for recompense, 19 But only the desire to seek for the Countenance of their Lord Most High; 20 And indeed, soon he will be very pleased. 21