Al-Lail
In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful
By the night enshrouding (1)
And the day resplendent (2)
And Him Who hath created male and
female, (3)
Lo! your effort is dispersed (toward
divers ends). (4)
As for him who giveth and is
dutiful (toward Allah) (5)
And believeth in goodness; (6)
Surely We will ease his way unto
the state of ease. (7)
But as for him who hoardeth and
deemeth himself independent, (8)
And disbelieveth in goodness; (9)
Surely We will ease his way unto
adversity. (10)
His riches will not save him when
he perisheth. (11)
Lo! Ours it is (to give) the
guidance (12)
And lo! unto Us belong the latter
portion and the former. (13)
Therefor have I warned you of the
flaming Fire (14)
Which only the most wretched must
endure, (15)
He who denieth and turneth away.
(16)
Far removed from it will be the
righteous (17)
Who giveth his wealth that he may
grow (in goodness). (18)
And none hath with him any favour
for reward, (19)
Except as seeking (to fulfil) the
purpose of his Lord Most High. (20)
He verily will be content. (21)