By the Night as it conceals (the light);
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By the Day as it appears in glory;
Al-Layl 2
By (the mystery of) the creation of male and female;-
Al-Layl 3
Verily, (the ends) ye strive for are diverse.
Al-Layl 4
So he who gives (in charity) and fears (Allah),
Al-Layl 5
And (in all sincerity) testifies to the best,-
Al-Layl 6
We will indeed make smooth for him the path to Bliss.
Al-Layl 7
But he who is a greedy miser and thinks himself self-sufficient,
Al-Layl 8
And gives the lie to the best,-
Al-Layl 9
We will indeed make smooth for him the path to Misery;
Al-Layl 10
Nor will his wealth profit him when he falls headlong (into the Pit).
Al-Layl 11
Verily We take upon Ourselves to guide,
Al-Layl 12
And verily unto Us (belong) the End and the Beginning.
Al-Layl 13
Therefore do I warn you of a Fire blazing fiercely;
Al-Layl 14
None shall reach it but those most unfortunate ones
Al-Layl 15
Who give the lie to Truth and turn their backs.
Al-Layl 16
But those most devoted to Allah shall be removed far from it,-
Al-Layl 17
Those who spend their wealth for increase in self-purification,
Al-Layl 18
And have in their minds no favour from anyone for which a reward is expected in return,
Al-Layl 19
But only the desire to seek for the Countenance of their Lord Most High;
Al-Layl 20
And soon will they attain (complete) satisfaction.
Al-Layl 21