The Night (Al-Layl)
In the name of Allah, the Merciful, the Compassionate
By the night, when it envelops, 1 And the day when it shines in brightness, 2 And Him Who hath created male and female, 3 Indeed, your efforts are diverse. 4 So he who gives (in charity) and fears (Allah), 5 and believes in the finest, 6 So We will very soon provide him ease. 7 And as for him who is niggardly and considers himself free from need (of Allah), 8 and calls the ultimate good a lie 9 So We will very soon provide him hardship. 10 His riches will not save him when he perisheth. 11 Indeed, [incumbent] upon Us is guidance. 12 and to Us belong the hereafter and the worldly life. 13 I have warned you about the fierce blazing fire 14 where none shall burn except the most wicked, 15 Who denies and turns away. 16 And away from it shall be kept the one who guards most (against evil), 17 [He] who gives [from] his wealth to purify himself 18 not as payment for any favours that he received, 19 only seeking the Face of his Lord the Most High; 20 He will surely be well-pleased (with him). 21