Quran

Abdullah Yusuf Ali [En]

[1] By the Night as it conceals (the light);

[2] By the Day as it appears in glory;

[3] By (the mystery of) the creation of male and female;-

[4] Verily, (the ends) ye strive for are diverse.

[5] So he who gives (in charity) and fears (Allah),

[6] And (in all sincerity) testifies to the best,-

[7] We will indeed make smooth for him the path to Bliss.

[8] But he who is a greedy miser and thinks himself self-sufficient,

[9] And gives the lie to the best,-

[10] We will indeed make smooth for him the path to Misery;

[11] Nor will his wealth profit him when he falls headlong (into the Pit).

[12] Verily We take upon Ourselves to guide,

[13] And verily unto Us (belong) the End and the Beginning.

[14] Therefore do I warn you of a Fire blazing fiercely;

[15] None shall reach it but those most unfortunate ones

[16] Who give the lie to Truth and turn their backs.

[17] But those most devoted to Allah shall be removed far from it,-

[18] Those who spend their wealth for increase in self-purification,

[19] And have in their minds no favour from anyone for which a reward is expected in return,

[20] But only the desire to seek for the Countenance of their Lord Most High;

[21] And soon will they attain (complete) satisfaction.