The Night (Al-Layl)
In the Name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful
By the night when it covers the day, 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 As for him who gives and is godfearing 5 And (in all sincerity) testifies to the best,- 6 Surely We will ease his way unto the state of ease. 7 And as for him who stinteth and is heedless, 8 and denied the Truth of goodness: 9 So We will very soon provide him hardship. 10 nor will his wealth profit him when he falls [into the pit]. 11 Truly! Ours it is (to give) guidance, 12 and to Us belong the Last and the First. 13 I have now warned you of the Blazing Fire, 14 where none shall burn except the most wicked, 15 Who denied (the truth) and turned away. 16 But the righteous one will avoid it - 17 He who spends his wealth for increase in self-purification, 18 and confers no favor upon anyone for recompense 19 Other than seeking the glory of his Lord, most high, 20 and the reward (of their Lord) will certainly make them happy. 21