The Night (Al-Layl)
In the Name of God, the Merciful, the Compassionate
I swear by the night when it draws a veil, 1 And by oath of the day when it shines 2 and by the creation of the male and the female. 3 Verily, [O men,] you aim at most divergent ends! 4 So for one who gave and practised piety 5 and believes in the truth of what is right, 6 We shall surely ease him to the Easing. 7 But as for one who is miserly and unheeding, 8 And who belieth the Good, 9 We shall facilitate the path to affliction 10 When he falls (into Hell), his wealth will not help him. 11 Surely it is for Us to show the Right Way, 12 and to Us belong the Next Life and the present. 13 Therefor have I warned you of the flaming Fire 14 None shall roast therein but the most wretched, 15 He who denieth and turneth away. 16 For, distant from it shall remain he who is truly conscious of God: 17 Who giveth away his substance that he may be cleansed, 18 And is under no one's obligation to return his favour, 19 Except as seeking (to fulfil) the purpose of his Lord Most High. 20 and he shall surely be satisfied. 21