The Night (Al-Layl)
In the name of Allah, the Merciful, the Compassionate
By the night, when it envelops, 1 And the day resplendent 2 By Him Who hath created the male and the female, 3 your striving is indeed to different ends! 4 Then as for him who gives away and guards (against evil), 5 and confirms the reward most fair, 6 We shall surely ease him to the Path of Easing; 7 And for him who hoarded wealth and remained carefree, 8 And who belieth the Good, 9 We will indeed make smooth for him the path to Misery; 10 His wealth will not avail him when he falls into ruin. 11 BEHOLD, it is indeed for Us to grace [you] with guidance; 12 and to Us belong the Last and the First. 13 I have now warned you of a Blazing Fire, 14 none shall enter it but the most wicked, 15 who denied [the truth], and turned away. 16 But the righteous one will avoid it - 17 one who gives his wealth to become purified, 18 and confers no favour on any man for recompense, 19 Except as seeking (to fulfil) the purpose of his Lord Most High. 20 He will surely be well-pleased (with him). 21