The Night (Al-Layl)
In the name of Allah, the Entirely Merciful, the Especially Merciful
By the night as it veils [the earth] in darkness, 1 And the day when it shines in brightness, 2 And Him Who hath created male and female, 3 surely your striving is to diverse ends. 4 We shall facilitate the path to bliss 5 and believes in the truth of the ultimate good 6 We shall ease the way of fortune for him. 7 But as for him who is a miser, and self-sufficient, 8 And gives the lie to Al-Husna (see Verse No: 6 footnote); 9 We will ease him toward difficulty. 10 his wealth shall not avail him when he perishes. 11 Lo! Ours it is (to give) the guidance 12 And lo! unto Us belong the latter portion and the former. 13 Therefor have I warned you of the flaming Fire 14 No one will burn in it but the most wretched, 15 who denied [the truth], and turned away. 16 The pious ones will be safe from this fire 17 Who gives his wealth in order to be pure. 18 And no one has with him any boon for which he should be rewarded, 19 But only seeking the Countenance of his Lord the Most High. 20 And he is going to be satisfied. 21