The Night (Al-Layl)
In the Name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful
By the night, when it envelops, 1 and by the day when it unveils. 2 By (the mystery of) the creation of male and female;- 3 Indeed, your efforts are diverse. 4 Then as for him who gives away and guards (against evil), 5 And (in all sincerity) testifies to the best,- 6 So We will very soon provide him ease. 7 But he who does not give and is unconcerned, 8 and have no faith in receiving any reward (from God). 9 We shall surely ease for him the Path of Hardship (the Fire). 10 His wealth will not avail him when he falls into ruin. 11 Surely, in Our hands is guidance, 12 and to Us belong the Last and the First. 13 I have warned you then about a raging Fire: 14 where none shall burn except the most wicked, 15 Who denied (the truth) and turned away. 16 One who fears God shall be kept away from it -- 17 He who gives his wealth to be purified, 18 And no one has done a favour to him, for which he should be compensated. 19 Except only the desire to seek the Countenance of his Lord, the Most High; 20 and the reward (of their Lord) will certainly make them happy. 21