The Noble Qur'an Encyclopedia

(1) By the night when it covers[1937]

(2) And [by] the day when it appears

(3) And [by] He who created the male and female,

(4) Indeed, your efforts are diverse.

(5) As for he who gives and fears Allāh

(6) And believes in the best [reward].

(7) We will ease him toward ease.

(8) But as for he who withholds and considers himself free of need

(9) And denies the best [reward],

(10) We will ease him toward difficulty.

(11) And what will his wealth avail him when he falls?[1938]

(12) Indeed, [incumbent] upon Us is guidance.

(13) And indeed, to us belongs the Hereafter and the first [life].

(14) So I have warned you of a Fire which is blazing.

(15) None will [enter to] burn therein except the most wretched one

(16) Who had denied and turned away.

(17) But the righteous one will avoid it –

(18) [He] who gives [from] his wealth to purify himself

(19) And not [giving] for anyone who has [done him] a favor to be rewarded[1939] –

(20) But only seeking the face [i.e., acceptance] of his Lord, Most High.

(21) And he is going to be satisfied.