and said, “Take it.” Then Allah, Exalted is He, revealed: “By the night as it envelops” up to His saying, “Surely your efforts are diverse” (1)—the efforts of Abu al-Dahdah (2) and the Ansari who owned the date palm.

“As for whoever gives and is mindful of Allah”—meaning Abu al-Dahdah (3)—“and believes in the finest reward”—that is, the reward (4)—“We will ease him toward ease,” meaning Paradise. “But as for whoever is miserly and considers himself self-sufficient”—meaning the Ansari—“and denies the finest reward,” meaning the reward, “We will ease him toward hardship,” meaning the Fire.

“And what will his wealth avail him when he falls? Indeed, upon Us is guidance. And indeed, to Us belong the Hereafter and the first life. So I warn you of a blazing Fire.” (11–14)