The Night (Al-Layl)
In the name of Allah, most benevolent, ever-merciful
By the night enshrouding 1 And the day when it shines in all its glory, 2 and That which created the male and the female, 3 Verily your endeavour is diverse. 4 So for one who gave and practised piety 5 and affirmed the Truth of goodness: 6 We shall surely ease him to the Easing. 7 As for him who was a miser and behaved with aversion (to Allah), 8 and denied the Truth of goodness: 9 For him We shall ease the way of adversity, 10 nor will his wealth profit him when he falls [into the pit]. 11 BEHOLD, it is indeed for Us to grace [you] with guidance; 12 and to Us belong the Next Life and the present. 13 Therefore I have warned you of a Fire blazing fiercely (Hell); 14 whereat none but the most wretched shall be roasted, 15 Who belieth and turneth away. 16 and from which the cautious shall be distanced. 17 Who gives his wealth in order to be pure. 18 And is under no one's obligation to return his favour, 19 Except as seeking (to fulfil) the purpose of his Lord Most High. 20 Will surely be gratified. 21