The Night (Al-Layl)
In the name of Allah, the Compassionate, the Merciful
By oath of the night when it covers 1 And the day resplendent 2 And by Him Who created male and female; 3 Indeed your efforts differ. 4 So for one who gave and practised piety 5 and confirms the reward most fair, 6 We shall ease the way of fortune for him. 7 But he who does not give and is unconcerned, 8 And disbelieveth in goodness; 9 We will make smooth for him the path for evil; 10 and his wealth shall be of no avail to him when he perishes. 11 Surely it is for Us to show the Right Way, 12 and to Us belong the hereafter and the worldly life. 13 Therefore do I warn you of a Fire blazing fiercely; 14 None shall reach it but those most unfortunate ones 15 The one who denied and turned away. 16 The pious ones will be safe from this fire 17 one who gives his wealth to become purified, 18 not as payment for favours received, 19 only seeking the Face of his Lord the Most High; 20 And presently he shall become well pleased. 21