The Night (Al-Layl)
In the Name of Allah, the Merciful, the Most Merciful
By the night when it envelopeth, 1 And the day when it shines in all its glory, 2 and by the creation of the male and the female. 3 Indeed, your efforts are diverse. 4 Thus, as for him who gives [to others] and is conscious of God, 5 and confirms the reward most fair, 6 We will indeed make smooth for him the path to Bliss. 7 And for him who hoarded wealth and remained carefree, 8 And disbelieveth in goodness; 9 Surely We will ease his way unto adversity. 10 His riches will not save him when he perisheth. 11 Verify on us is the guidance 12 and to Us belong the Next Life and the present. 13 Wherefore I have warned you of Fire flaming, 14 None shall enter it but the most unhappy, 15 who belied and turned away, 16 And away from it shall be kept the one who guards most (against evil), 17 Who gives away his wealth, purifying himself 18 And who hath no favour from anyone to recompense. 19 only seeking the Face of his Lord the Most High; 20 surely, he shall be satisfied. 21