The Night (Al-Layl)
In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful
By the night when it covers 1 and the day in splendour 2 and by Him Who created the male and the female: 3 Certainly, your efforts and deeds are diverse (different in aims and purposes); 4 Then as for him who gives away and guards (against evil), 5 and believes in the truth of what is right, 6 We will make smooth for him the path of ease (goodness). 7 As for him who was a miser and behaved with aversion (to Allah), 8 And rejects goodness, 9 Unto him therefore We shall Indeed make easy the path to hardship. 10 His wealth will not avail him when he falls into ruin. 11 Indeed, Guidance is Ours, 12 And verify Ours is both the Hereafter and the life present. 13 I have warned you about the fierce blazing fire 14 in which no one will suffer forever except the wicked ones 15 who gives the lie to the truth and turns away [from it]. 16 and from which the cautious shall be distanced. 17 And gives of his wealth that he may grow in virtue, 18 and confers no favour on any man for recompense, 19 Other than seeking the glory of his Lord, most high, 20 And he shall soon be well-pleased. 21