The Night (Al-Layl)
In the name of Allah, the Compassionate, the Merciful
I swear by the night when it draws a veil, 1 and by the day as it appears radiantly, 2 By Him Who hath created the male and the female, 3 you strive in various ways. 4 So he who gives (in charity) and fears (Allah), 5 and believes in the finest, 6 We will ease him toward ease. 7 But as for him who hoardeth and deemeth himself independent, 8 And who belieth the Good, 9 We shall surely ease for him the Path of Hardship (the Fire). 10 And his riches will not avail him when he falls headlong (into the Abyss). 11 BEHOLD, it is indeed for Us to grace [you] with guidance; 12 And most surely Ours is the hereafter and the former. 13 Therefore I warn you of the fire that flames: 14 in which no one will suffer forever except the wicked ones 15 Who had denied and turned away. 16 and from which the most godfearing shall be removed, 17 Who gives his wealth in order to be pure. 18 And who hath no favour from anyone to recompense. 19 He desires only to please his Lord, the Supreme. 20 And presently he shall become well pleased. 21