The Night (Al-Layl)
In the Name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful
By the night when it covers the day, 1 and the day as it rises bright! 2 And by Him Who created male and female; 3 Lo! your effort is dispersed (toward divers ends). 4 For him that gives and fears (Allah) 5 And affirms goodness, 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 gives the lie to the best,- 9 We shall surely ease him to the Hardship; 10 And his wealth will not avail him when he perishes. 11 Truly! Ours it is (to give) guidance, 12 And lo! unto Us belong the latter portion and the former. 13 I have warned you then about a raging Fire: 14 None shall enter it save the most wretched, 15 Who give the lie to Truth and turn their backs. 16 and from which the most godfearing shall be removed, 17 And gives of his wealth that he may grow in virtue, 18 And have in his mind no favour from anyone for which a reward is expected in return, 19 Other than seeking the glory of his Lord, most high, 20 and the reward (of their Lord) will certainly make them happy. 21