The Night (Al-Layl)
In the Name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful
I swear by the night when it draws a veil, 1 And the day when it shines in brightness, 2 and by Him Who created the male and the female: 3 your striving is indeed to different ends! 4 As for him who giveth and is dutiful (toward Allah) 5 and confirms the reward most fair, 6 We will indeed make smooth for him the path to Bliss. 7 And for him who hoarded wealth and remained carefree, 8 And who belieth the Good, 9 For him We shall ease the way of adversity, 10 and what will his wealth avail him when he goes down [to his grave]? 11 Indeed guiding is upon Us. 12 And indeed the Hereafter and this world both belong to Us. 13 I have warned you then about a raging Fire: 14 No one will burn in it but the most wretched, 15 Who denied (the truth) and turned away. 16 And avoid it shall the most pious, 17 Who giveth his wealth that he may grow (in goodness). 18 and confers no favor upon anyone for recompense 19 except the pleasure of their Lord, the Most High 20 and the reward (of their Lord) will certainly make them happy. 21