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By the Night as it conceals (the light);
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By the Day as it appears in glory;
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By the creation of male and female;-
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Verily, (the ends) ye strive for are diverse.
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So he who gives (in charity) and fears (Allah),
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And (in all sincerity) testifies to the best,-
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We will indeed make smooth for him the path to Ease.
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But he who is a greedy miser and thinks himself self-sufficient,
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And gives the lie to the best,-
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We will indeed make smooth for him the path to Misery;
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Nor will his wealth profit him when he falls headlong (into the Pit).
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Verily We take upon Us to guide,
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And verily unto Us (belong) the End and the Beginning.
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Therefore do I warn you of a Fire blazing fiercely;
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None shall burn therein but those most unfortunate ones
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Who give the lie to Truth and turn their backs.
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But those most devoted to Allah shall be removed far from it,-
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Those who spend their wealth for increase in self-purification,
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And have in their minds no favor from anyone for which a reward is expected in return,
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But only the desire to seek for the Countenance of their Lord Most High;
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And soon will they attain (complete) satisfaction.
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