The Night (Al-Layl)
In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful
I swear by the night when it draws a veil, 1 by the day when it appears radiant, 2 By (the mystery of) the creation of male and female;- 3 Certainly, your efforts and deeds are diverse (different in aims and purposes); 4 As for he who gives and fears Allah 5 And affirms goodness, 6 We shall facilitate for him the Way to Bliss. 7 but for him that is a miser, and sufficed, 8 and have no faith in receiving any reward (from God). 9 We shall facilitate the path to affliction 10 His wealth will not avail him when he falls into ruin. 11 Verily We take upon Ourselves to guide, 12 and to Us belong the Next Life and the present. 13 Therefore I have warned you of a Fire blazing fiercely (Hell); 14 whereat none but the most wretched shall be roasted, 15 Who give the lie to Truth and turn their backs. 16 and from which the cautious shall be distanced. 17 who spend for the cause of God and purify themselves. 18 And none hath with him any favour for reward, 19 Except the seeking of the pleasure of his Lord, the Most High. 20 And he shall soon be well-pleased. 21