The Night (Al-Layl)
In the Name of Allah, the Merciful, the Most Merciful
By the night when it covers the day, 1 And by oath of the day when it shines 2 And by Him Who created male and female; 3 Verily, (the ends) ye strive for are diverse. 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 will pave his way to ease. 7 But as for he who withholds and considers himself free of need 8 And who belieth the Good, 9 So We will very soon provide him hardship. 10 Nor will his wealth profit him when he falls headlong (into the Pit). 11 Surely Ours is it to show the way, 12 And indeed, to Us belongs the Hereafter and the first [life]. 13 I have warned you then about a raging Fire: 14 whereat none but the most wretched shall be roasted, 15 who gives the lie to the truth and turns away [from it]. 16 And avoid it shall the most pious, 17 [He] who gives [from] his wealth to purify himself 18 And none hath with him any favour for reward, 19 But only seeking the Countenance of his Lord the Most High. 20 surely, he shall be satisfied. 21