The Night (Al-Layl)
In the name of Allah, the Merciful, the Compassionate
By the night when it enshrouds, 1 and by the day as it appears radiantly, 2 By Him Who hath created the male and the female, 3 Indeed your efforts differ. 4 As for him who giveth and is dutiful (toward Allah) 5 and affirmed the Truth of goodness: 6 We will facilitate for him the easy end. 7 But as for him who is a miser, and self-sufficient, 8 And rejects goodness, 9 We shall surely ease for him the Path of Hardship (the Fire). 10 and his wealth shall be of no avail to him when he perishes. 11 Indeed, Guidance is Ours, 12 and, behold, Ours is [the dominion over] the life to come as well as [over] this earlier part [of your life]: 13 and so I warn you of the raging fire 14 None shall roast therein but the most wretched, 15 Who gives the lie (to the truth) and turns (his) back. 16 One who fears God shall be kept away from it -- 17 Who gives his wealth in order to be pure. 18 And who hath no favour from anyone to recompense. 19 Other than seeking the glory of his Lord, most high, 20 He will surely be well-pleased (with him). 21