The Night (Al-Layl)
In the name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful
By the night as it veils [the earth] in darkness, 1 and the day as it rises bright! 2 and by that (Power) which created the male and female, 3 Indeed your efforts differ. 4 As for him who gives (in charity) and keeps his duty to Allah and fears Him, 5 And accepts the best, 6 We shall ease the way of fortune for him. 7 But as for him who is a miser, and self-sufficient, 8 and rejects what is right, 9 Unto him therefore We shall Indeed make easy the path to hardship. 10 And what will his wealth benefit him when he goes down (in destruction). 11 Surely upon Us rests the guidance, 12 And most surely Ours is the hereafter and the former. 13 So, I warn you of the blazing Fire. 14 in which no one will suffer forever except the wicked ones 15 He who denieth and turneth away. 16 The pious ones will be safe from this fire 17 one who gives his wealth to become purified, 18 And who hath no favour from anyone to recompense. 19 Except the seeking of the pleasure of his Lord, the Most High. 20 and before long he will be well satisfied. 21