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 resplendent 2 And by oath of the One Who created the male and the female. 3 surely your strivings are divergent. 4 As for him who gives (in charity) and keeps his duty to Allah and fears Him, 5 for those who spend for the cause of God, 6 So We will very soon provide him ease. 7 And for him who hoarded wealth and remained carefree, 8 And gives the lie to the best,- 9 So We will very soon provide him hardship. 10 and his wealth shall be of no avail to him when he perishes. 11 Surely upon Us rests the guidance, 12 And indeed the Hereafter and this world both belong to Us. 13 I have warned you about the fierce blazing fire 14 Which only the most wretched must endure, 15 even he who cried lies, and turned away; 16 But the righteous one will avoid it - 17 one who gives his wealth to become purified, 18 And have in his mind no favour from anyone for which a reward is expected in return, 19 Except the seeking of the pleasure of his Lord, the Most High. 20 He verily will be content. 21