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