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 when it appears 2 And [by] He who created the male and female, 3 Verily, [O men,] you aim at most divergent ends! 4 As for him who gave out his wealth (for Allah's sake) and abstained (from disobeying Him), 5 and affirmed the Truth of goodness: 6 We shall ease the way of fortune for him. 7 And for him who hoarded wealth and remained carefree, 8 and cries lies to the reward most fair, 9 We will indeed make smooth for him the path to Misery; 10 nor will his wealth profit him when he falls [into the pit]. 11 It is indeed for Us to show the way, 12 And most surely Ours is the hereafter and the former. 13 I have warned you then about a raging Fire: 14 where none shall burn except the most wicked, 15 Who denied (the truth) and turned away. 16 And avoid it shall the most pious, 17 Who gives away his wealth, purifying himself 18 And not [giving] for anyone who has [done him] a favor to be rewarded 19 only seeking the Face of his Lord the Most High; 20 and he shall surely be satisfied. 21