The Night (Al-Layl)
In the name of Allah, the Merciful, the Compassionate
By the night, when it envelops, 1 And by oath of the day when it shines 2 And Him Who hath created male and female, 3 Certainly, your efforts and deeds are diverse (different in aims and purposes); 4 Thus, as for him who gives [to others] and is conscious of God, 5 and believes in the truth of the ultimate good 6 We shall surely ease him to the Easing. 7 But as for he who withholds and considers himself free of need 8 and cries lies to the reward most fair, 9 Unto him therefore We shall Indeed make easy the path to hardship. 10 His wealth will not avail him when he falls into ruin. 11 Indeed, [incumbent] upon Us is guidance. 12 And lo! unto Us belong the latter portion and the former. 13 I have warned you about the fierce blazing fire 14 whereat none but the most wretched shall be roasted, 15 who denied [the truth], and turned away. 16 One who fears God shall be kept away from it -- 17 Those who spend their wealth for increase in self-purification, 18 They do not expect any reward 19 But only seeking the countenance of his Lord, Most High. 20 He will surely be well-pleased (with him). 21