World Lit Reader

The Qur’an · Translated by Marmaduke Pickthall

Surah 92. Al-Lail (The Night) [Makka]

Surah 92. Al-Lail (The Night) [Makka]

92:1 By the night enshrouding

92:2 And the day resplendent

92:3 And Him Who hath created male and female,

92:4 Lo! your effort is dispersed (toward divers ends).

92:5 As for him who giveth and is dutiful (toward Allah)

92:6 And believeth in goodness;

92:7 Surely We will ease his way unto the state of ease.

92:8 But as for him who hoardeth and deemeth himself independent,

92:9 And disbelieveth in goodness;

92:10 Surely We will ease his way unto adversity.

92:11 His riches will not save him when he perisheth.

92:12 Lo! Ours it is (to give) the guidance

92:13 And lo! unto Us belong the latter portion and the former.

92:14 Therefor have I warned you of the flaming Fire

92:15 Which only the most wretched must endure,

92:16 He who denieth and turneth away.

92:17 Far removed from it will be the righteous

92:18 Who giveth his wealth that he may grow (in goodness).

92:19 And none hath with him any favour for reward,

92:20 Except as seeking (to fulfil) the purpose of his Lord Most High.

92:21 He verily will be content.

Translated by Marmaduke Pickthall. Digital source: Project Gutenberg, ebook 16955. This reading text follows the edition used in our interactive reader.