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English - Chapter 92 - Al-Layl

Translation by Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall — Permalink

Verse 1 — Surah Al-Layl 92:1

By the night enshrouding

Verse 2 — Surah Al-Layl 92:2

And the day resplendent

Verse 3 — Surah Al-Layl 92:3

And Him Who hath created male and female

Verse 4 — Surah Al-Layl 92:4

Lo! your effort is dispersed (toward divers ends)

Verse 5 — Surah Al-Layl 92:5

As for him who giveth and is dutiful (toward Allah)

Verse 6 — Surah Al-Layl 92:6

And believeth in goodness

Verse 7 — Surah Al-Layl 92:7

Surely We will ease his way unto the state of ease

Verse 8 — Surah Al-Layl 92:8

But as for him who hoardeth and deemeth himself independent

Verse 9 — Surah Al-Layl 92:9

And disbelieveth in goodness

Verse 10 — Surah Al-Layl 92:10

Surely We will ease his way unto adversity

Verse 11 — Surah Al-Layl 92:11

His riches will not save him when he perisheth

Verse 12 — Surah Al-Layl 92:12

Lo! Ours it is (to give) the guidance

Verse 13 — Surah Al-Layl 92:13

And lo! unto Us belong the latter portion and the former

Verse 14 — Surah Al-Layl 92:14

Therefor have I warned you of the flaming Fire

Verse 15 — Surah Al-Layl 92:15

Which only the most wretched must endure

Verse 16 — Surah Al-Layl 92:16

He who denieth and turneth away

Verse 17 — Surah Al-Layl 92:17

Far removed from it will be the righteous

Verse 18 — Surah Al-Layl 92:18

Who giveth his wealth that he may grow (in goodness)

Verse 19 — Surah Al-Layl 92:19

And none hath with him any favour for reward

Verse 20 — Surah Al-Layl 92:20

Except as seeking (to fulfil) the purpose of his Lord Most High

Verse 21 — Surah Al-Layl 92:21

He verily will be content