The Night (Al-Layl)
In the name of Allah, the Merciful, the Compassionate
I swear by the night when it draws a veil, 1 by the day when it appears radiant, 2 And [by] He who created the male and female, 3 That your endeavour is for different ends. 4 For him that gives and fears (Allah) 5 And testifieth to the Good, 6 Unto him therefore We shall indeed make easy the path to ease. 7 And as for him who is niggardly and considers himself free from need (of Allah), 8 And rejects the best, 9 Surely We will ease his way unto adversity. 10 and their wealth will be of no benefit to them when they face destruction. 11 Verify on us is the guidance 12 And lo! unto Us belong the latter portion and the former. 13 and so I warn you of the raging fire 14 None shall enter it but the most unhappy, 15 Who belieth and turneth away. 16 But save him who fears 17 Those who spend their wealth for increase in self-purification, 18 And who hath no favour from anyone to recompense. 19 He desires only to please his Lord, the Supreme. 20 He will surely be well-pleased (with him). 21