The Night (Al-Layl)
In the name of God, The Most Gracious, The Dispenser of Grace
By the Night as it conceals (the light); 1 And the day when it shines in all its glory, 2 And the creating of the male and the female, 3 surely your strivings are divergent. 4 Then as for him who gives away and guards (against evil), 5 And affirms goodness, 6 Unto him therefore We shall indeed make easy the path to ease. 7 But as for him who hoardeth and deemeth himself independent, 8 and cries lies to the reward most fair, 9 So We will very soon provide him hardship. 10 his wealth shall not avail him when he perishes. 11 Indeed, [incumbent] upon Us is guidance. 12 And indeed, to Us belongs the Hereafter and the first [life]. 13 I therefore warn you of the fire that is ablaze. 14 none shall enter it but the most wicked, 15 who belied and turned away, 16 One who fears God shall be kept away from it -- 17 [He] who gives [from] his wealth to purify himself 18 and confers no favor upon anyone for recompense 19 Other than seeking the glory of his Lord, most high, 20 and such, indeed, shall in time be well-pleased. 21