The Night (Al-Layl)
In the name of Allah, most benevolent, ever-merciful
By the night as it veils [the earth] in darkness, 1 And [by] the day when it appears 2 And by oath of the One Who created the male and the female. 3 you strive in various ways. 4 Thus, as for him who gives [to others] and is conscious of God, 5 And testifieth to the Good, 6 We will facilitate for him the easy end. 7 But for those who are niggardly, horde their wealth, 8 And who belieth the Good, 9 We shall facilitate for him the way to Hardship, 10 And his wealth will not avail him when he perishes. 11 Verify on us is the guidance 12 and to Us belong the Last and the First. 13 and so I warn you of the raging fire 14 None shall reach it but those most unfortunate ones 15 who have rejected the (Truth) and have turned away from it. 16 And away from it shall be kept the one who guards most (against evil), 17 And gives of his wealth that he may grow in virtue, 18 And have in his mind no favour from anyone for which a reward is expected in return, 19 He desires only to please his Lord, the Supreme. 20 Will surely be gratified. 21