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