The Night (Al-Layl)
In the name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful
By the Night as it conceals (the light); 1 And [by] the day when it appears 2 And Him Who hath created male and female, 3 Verily your endeavour is diverse. 4 So he who gives (in charity) and fears (Allah), 5 for those who spend for the cause of God, 6 observe piety, and believe in receiving rewards from God. 7 but for him that is a miser, and sufficed, 8 And disbelieveth in goodness; 9 We shall surely ease him to the Hardship; 10 and their wealth will be of no benefit to them when they face destruction. 11 Surely upon Us rests the guidance, 12 And verify Ours is both the Hereafter and the life present. 13 I have warned you then about a raging Fire: 14 Which only the most wretched must endure, 15 who gives the lie to the truth and turns away [from it]. 16 He will be far away from the most pious. (The first Caliph S. Abu Bakr Siddiq) 17 Who giveth his wealth that he may grow (in goodness). 18 not as payment for any favours that he received, 19 Except as seeking (to fulfil) the purpose of his Lord Most High. 20 And soon will they attain (complete) satisfaction. 21