The Night (Al-Layl)
In the Name of Allah, the Merciful, the Most Merciful
By the night enshrouding 1 and the day as it rises bright! 2 And by oath of the One Who created the male and the female. 3 O men, you truly strive towards the most diverse ends! 4 As for him who giveth and is dutiful (toward Allah) 5 and believes in the truth of the ultimate good 6 We will ease him toward ease. 7 But as for him who is a miser, and self-sufficient, 8 and cries lies to the reward most fair, 9 for him shall We make easy the path towards hardship: 10 and his wealth shall be of no avail to him when he perishes. 11 Surely upon Us rests the guidance, 12 and to Us belong the Last and the First. 13 I have warned you about the fierce blazing fire 14 None shall roast therein but the most wretched, 15 Who give the lie to Truth and turn their backs. 16 And away from it shall be kept the one who guards most (against evil), 17 Who gives away his wealth, purifying himself 18 They do not expect any reward 19 But only seeking the countenance of his Lord, Most High. 20 surely, he shall be satisfied. 21