By the night when it covers,
and the day when it shines!
By (the mystery of) the creation of male and female;-
Surely the ends you strive for are diverse.
As for the one who is charitable, mindful ˹of Allah˺,
and ˹firmly˺ believes in the finest reward,
We will indeed make smooth for him the path to Bliss.
But he who is a greedy miser and thinks himself self-sufficient,
And gives the lie to the best,-
We will indeed make smooth for him the path to Misery;
Nor will his wealth profit him when he falls headlong (into the Pit).
It is certainly upon Us ˹alone˺ to show ˹the way to˺ guidance.
And surely to Us ˹alone˺ belong this life and the next.
Therefore do I warn you of a Fire blazing fiercely;
in which none will burn except the most wretched—
Who give the lie to Truth and turn their backs.
But those most devoted to Allah shall be removed far from it,-
Those who spend their wealth for increase in self-purification,
And have in their minds no favour from anyone for which a reward is expected in return,
but seeking the pleasure of their Lord, the Most High.
And soon will they attain (complete) satisfaction.