The Night (Al-Layl)
In the name of Allah, the Merciful, the Compassionate
By the Night as it conceals (the light); 1 and by the day when it breaks in its glory, 2 and by the creation of the male and the female. 3 Your striving is most surely (directed to) various (ends). 4 We shall facilitate the path to bliss 5 And believed the best matter to be true 6 We will ease him toward ease. 7 But he who does not give and is unconcerned, 8 And gives the lie to the best,- 9 for him shall We make easy the path towards hardship: 10 and his wealth shall be of no avail to him when he perishes. 11 Surely upon Us rests the guidance, 12 and to Us belong the hereafter and the worldly life. 13 I have warned you about the fierce blazing fire 14 None shall reach it but those most unfortunate ones 15 Who had denied and turned away. 16 and from which the most godfearing shall be removed, 17 [He] who gives [from] his wealth to purify himself 18 And have in their minds 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 will surely be well-pleased (with him). 21