The Night (Al-Layl)
Allah - beginning with the name of - the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful
I swear by the night when it draws a veil, 1 and the day in splendour 2 By (the mystery of) the creation of male and female;- 3 Verily your endeavour is diverse. 4 As for him who gave out his wealth (for Allah's sake) and abstained (from disobeying Him), 5 And accepts the best, 6 We shall ease the way of fortune for him. 7 But as for one who is miserly and unheeding, 8 and denied the Truth of goodness: 9 We shall pave his way to hardship, 10 and their wealth will be of no benefit to them when they face destruction. 11 Surely, it is for Us to provide guidance -- 12 and to Us belong the Last and the First. 13 So, I warn you of the blazing Fire. 14 in which none shall be roasted except the most wretched sinner, 15 who belied and turned away, 16 One who fears God shall be kept away from it -- 17 even he who gives his wealth. to purify himself 18 and owes no favour to anyone, which is to be repaid, 19 Other than seeking the glory of his Lord, most high, 20 And indeed, soon he will be very pleased. 21