1 By the night when it draws a veil! |
2 And the day when it shines! |
3 And the creating of the male and the female! — |
4 Your striving is surely (for) diverse (ends). |
5 Then as for him who gives and keeps his duty, |
6 And accepts what is good — |
7 We facilitate for him (the way to) ease. |
8 And as for him who is niggardly and considers himself self-sufficient, |
9 And rejects what is good — |
10 We facilitate for him (the way to) distress. |
11 And his wealth will not avail him when he perishes. |
12 Surely Ours is it to show the way, |
13 And surely Ours is the Hereafter and the former. |
14 So I warn you of the Fire that flames. |
15 None will enter it but the most unfortunate, |
16 Who rejects (the truth) and turns (his) back. |
17 And away from it shall be kept the most faithful to duty, |
18 Who gives his wealth, purifying himself, |
19 And none has with him any boon for a reward, |
20 Except the seeking of the pleasure of his Lord, the Most High. |
21 And he will soon be well-pleased. |