Al-Layl

By the night enshrouding

And the day resplendent

And Him Who hath created male and female

Lo! your effort is dispersed (toward divers ends)

As for him who giveth and is dutiful (toward Allah)

And believeth in goodness

Surely We will ease his way unto the state of ease

But as for him who hoardeth and deemeth himself independent

And disbelieveth in goodness

Surely We will ease his way unto adversity

His riches will not save him when he perisheth

Lo! Ours it is (to give) the guidance

And lo! unto Us belong the latter portion and the former

Therefor have I warned you of the flaming Fire

Which only the most wretched must endure

He who denieth and turneth away

Far removed from it will be the righteous

Who giveth his wealth that he may grow (in goodness)

And none hath with him any favour for reward

Except as seeking (to fulfil) the purpose of his Lord Most High

He verily will be content