The Night (Al-Layl)
In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful
By the night as it veils [the earth] in darkness, 1 And by oath of the day when it shines 2 And Him who created the male and female, 3 O men, you truly strive towards the most diverse ends! 4 As for him who gives and is godfearing 5 and believes in the truth of what is right, 6 We will facilitate for him the easy end. 7 But he who does not give and is unconcerned, 8 and have no faith in receiving any reward (from God). 9 We shall pave his way to hardship, 10 When he falls (into Hell), his wealth will not help him. 11 Surely Ours is it to show the way, 12 And most surely Ours is the hereafter and the former. 13 Now I have warned you of a Fire that flames, 14 None shall reach it but those most unfortunate ones 15 Who belieth and turneth away. 16 The pious ones will be safe from this fire 17 Who giveth his wealth that he may grow (in goodness). 18 And no one has with him any boon for which he should be rewarded, 19 But only the desire to seek for the Countenance of their Lord Most High; 20 He verily will be content. 21