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English - Chapter 92 - Al-Layl

Translation by Wahiduddin Khan — Permalink

Verse 1 — Surah Al-Layl 92:1

By the night as it veils [the earth] in darkness

Verse 2 — Surah Al-Layl 92:2

and by the day as it appears radiantly

Verse 3 — Surah Al-Layl 92:3

and by the creation of the male and the female

Verse 4 — Surah Al-Layl 92:4

O men, you truly strive towards the most diverse ends

Verse 5 — Surah Al-Layl 92:5

As for one who gives [to others] and fears [God]

Verse 6 — Surah Al-Layl 92:6

and believes in the truth of what is right

Verse 7 — Surah Al-Layl 92:7

We will pave his way to ease

Verse 8 — Surah Al-Layl 92:8

But as for one who is miserly and unheeding

Verse 9 — Surah Al-Layl 92:9

and rejects what is right

Verse 10 — Surah Al-Layl 92:10

We shall pave his way to hardship

Verse 11 — Surah Al-Layl 92:11

nor will his wealth profit him when he falls [into the pit]

Verse 12 — Surah Al-Layl 92:12

Surely, it is for Us to provide guidance

Verse 13 — Surah Al-Layl 92:13

and to Us belongs the Hereafter as well as the present world

Verse 14 — Surah Al-Layl 92:14

I have warned you then about a raging Fire

Verse 15 — Surah Al-Layl 92:15

none shall enter it but the most wicked

Verse 16 — Surah Al-Layl 92:16

who denied [the truth], and turned away

Verse 17 — Surah Al-Layl 92:17

One who fears God shall be kept away from it

Verse 18 — Surah Al-Layl 92:18

one who gives his wealth to become purified

Verse 19 — Surah Al-Layl 92:19

and owes no favour to anyone, which is to be repaid

Verse 20 — Surah Al-Layl 92:20

acting only for the sake of his Lord the Most High

Verse 21 — Surah Al-Layl 92:21

and before long he will be well satisfied