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By the night enshrouding

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verse 2

And the day resplendent

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verse 3

And Him Who hath created male and female,

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verse 4

Lo! your effort is dispersed (toward divers ends).

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verse 5

As for him who giveth and is dutiful (toward Allah)

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And believeth in goodness;

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Surely We will ease his way unto the state of ease.

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verse 8

But as for him who hoardeth and deemeth himself independent,

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And disbelieveth in goodness;

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Surely We will ease his way unto adversity.

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verse 11

His riches will not save him when he perisheth.

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verse 12

Lo! Ours it is (to give) the guidance

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verse 13

And lo! unto Us belong the latter portion and the former.

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verse 14

Therefor have I warned you of the flaming Fire

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verse 15

Which only the most wretched must endure,

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verse 16

He who denieth and turneth away.

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verse 17

Far removed from it will be the righteous

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verse 18

Who giveth his wealth that he may grow (in goodness).

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verse 19

And none hath with him any favour for reward,

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verse 20

Except as seeking (to fulfil) the purpose of his Lord Most High.

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verse 21

He verily will be content.

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