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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 mystery of) 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 Bliss. |
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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 Ourselves 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 reach it 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. ********* |