The Night (Al-Layl)
In the name of Allah, the Entirely Merciful, the Especially Merciful
By oath of the night when it covers 1 by the day when it appears radiant, 2 And by Who created the male and female, 3 Indeed, your efforts are diverse. 4 So for one who gave and practised piety 5 and affirmed the Truth of goodness: 6 We will ease him toward ease. 7 And as for him who is niggardly and considers himself free from need (of Allah), 8 And gives the lie to Al-Husna (see Verse No: 6 footnote); 9 We shall facilitate the path to affliction 10 and his wealth shall be of no avail to him when he perishes. 11 Indeed, Guidance is Ours, 12 and to Us belong the hereafter and the worldly life. 13 Now I have warned you of a Fire that flames, 14 None shall reach it but those most unfortunate ones 15 who belied and turned away, 16 But the righteous one will avoid it - 17 He who gives his wealth to be purified, 18 not as payment for favours received, 19 but only to seek the good pleasure of his Lord Most High. 20 And he is going to be satisfied. 21