The Night (Al-Layl)
In the Name of God, the Merciful, the Compassionate
By the night when it covers the day, 1 and by the day as it appears radiantly, 2 And Him who created the male and female, 3 Indeed your efforts differ. 4 As for him who giveth and is dutiful (toward Allah) 5 for those who spend for the cause of God, 6 We will make smooth for him the path of ease (goodness). 7 But for those who are niggardly, horde their wealth, 8 And disbelieveth in goodness; 9 So We will very soon provide him hardship. 10 When he falls (into Hell), his wealth will not help him. 11 Truly! Ours it is (to give) guidance, 12 and to Us belong the hereafter and the worldly life. 13 I have warned you then about a raging Fire: 14 Which only the most wretched must endure, 15 who rejected the Truth, calling it falsehood and turned his back on it. 16 But the righteous one will avoid it - 17 Who gives away his wealth, purifying himself 18 not as payment for any favours that he received, 19 Except the seeking of the pleasure of his Lord, the Most High. 20 and he shall surely be satisfied. 21