The Night (Al-Layl)
In the Name of God, the Merciful, the Compassionate
By the night enshrouding 1 And the day when it shines in all its glory, 2 Consider the creation of the male and the female! 3 your striving is indeed to different ends! 4 As for him who gives and is godfearing 5 and confirms the reward most fair, 6 We will pave his way to ease. 7 And as for him who stinteth and is heedless, 8 and denied the Truth of goodness: 9 So We will very soon provide him hardship. 10 and their wealth will be of no benefit to them when they face destruction. 11 Surely, it is for Us to provide guidance -- 12 and to Us belong the Last and the First. 13 I have now warned you of the Blazing Fire, 14 in which none shall be roasted except the most wretched sinner, 15 who denied [the truth], and turned away. 16 and from which the cautious shall be distanced. 17 he that spends his possessions [on others] so that he might grow in purity 18 And have in their minds no favour from anyone for which a reward is expected in return, 19 Except as seeking (to fulfil) the purpose of his Lord Most High. 20 and he shall surely be satisfied. 21