The Night (Al-Layl)
In the Name of Allah, the Merciful, the Most Merciful
By the night enshrouding 1 by the day when it appears radiant, 2 And by Who created the male and female, 3 That your endeavour is for different ends. 4 As for one who gives [to others] and fears [God], 5 and believes in the truth of the ultimate good 6 We will facilitate for him the easy end. 7 But he who does not give and is unconcerned, 8 and calls the ultimate good a lie 9 For him We shall ease the way of adversity, 10 And his substance will avail him not when he perisheth. 11 Surely, it is for Us to provide guidance -- 12 And most surely Ours is the hereafter and the former. 13 and so I warn you of the raging fire 14 none shall enter it but the most wicked, 15 Who had denied and turned away. 16 But the God-fearing shall be kept away from it, 17 Who giveth his wealth that he may grow (in goodness). 18 They do not expect any reward 19 except the pleasure of their Lord, the Most High 20 surely, he shall be satisfied. 21