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Surah 92 The Night (Surah Al-Lail) in Arabic, Translation and PDF

Surah 92 The Night (Surah Al-Lail) in Arabic, Translation and PDF

Surah Al-Lail (Arabic text: الليل) is the 92nd chapter of the Qur’an. The title of the Surah in English means “The Night,” and it consists of 21 verses.

This Surah was among the first ten to be revealed to Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ). It highlights the traits of two types of people: the generous and the stingy. The Surah contrasts these two ways of living, showing their eventual outcomes, and offers a simple guide for a life of success and ease.

Surah 92 The Night (Surah Al-Lail) in Arabic,Translation

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بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَٰنِ الرَّحِيمِBismillahir-Rahmanir-RaheemIn the name of Allah, the Most Merciful, the Most Compassionate.
وَاللَّيْلِ إِذَا يَغْشَىٰWal-layli iza yaghshaBy the night as it envelops,
وَالنَّهَارِ إِذَا تَجَلَّىٰWan-nahari iza tajallaAnd [by] the day as it appears,
وَمَا خَلَقَ الذَّكَرَ وَالْأُنْثَىٰWa ma khalaqadh-dhakara wal-unthaAnd [by] He who created the male and female,
إِنَّ سَعْيَكُمْ لَشَتَّىٰInna sa’yakum lashattaIndeed, your efforts are diverse.
فَأَمَّا مَنْ أَعْطَىٰ وَاتَّقَىٰFa amma man a‘ta wat-taqaAs for he who gives and fears Allah,
وَصَدَّقَ بِالْحُسْنَىٰWa saddaqa bil-husnaAnd believes in the best [reward],
فَسَنُيَسِّرُهُ لِلْيُسْرَىٰFa sanu yassiruhu lil-yusraWe will ease him toward ease.
وَأَمَّا مَنْ بَخِلَ وَاسْتَغْنَىٰWa amma man bakhila wastaghnaBut as for he who withholds and considers himself free of need,
وَكَذَّبَ بِالْحُسْنَىٰWa kadhdhaba bil-husnaAnd denies the best [reward],
فَسَنُيَسِّرُهُ لِلْعُسْرَىٰFa sanu yassiruhu lil-‘usraWe will ease him toward difficulty.
وَمَا يُغْنِي عَنْهُ مَالُهُ إِذَا تَرَدَّىٰWa ma yughni ‘anhu maluhu iza taraddaAnd what will his wealth avail him when he falls?
إِنَّ عَلَيْنَا لَلْهُدَىٰInna ‘alayna lal-hudaIndeed, [incumbent] upon Us is guidance.
وَإِنَّ لَنَا لَلْآخِرَةَ وَالْأُولَىٰWa inna lana lal-akhirata wal-ulaAnd indeed, to Us belongs the Hereafter and the first [life].
فَأَنْذَرْتُكُمْ نَارًا تَلَظَّىٰFa andhartukum naran talazzaSo I have warned you of a Fire which is blazing.
لَا يَصْلَاهَا إِلَّا الْأَشْقَىLa yaslaha illa al-ashqaNone will [enter to] burn therein except the most wretched one,
الَّذِي كَذَّبَ وَتَوَلَّىٰAlladhi kadhdhaba wa tawallaWho had denied and turned away.
وَسَيُجَنَّبُهَا الْأَتْقَىWa sayujannabuha al-atqaBut the righteous one will be spared from it,
الَّذِي يُؤْتِي مَالَهُ يَتَزَكَّىٰAlladhi yu’ti malahu yatazakkaHe who gives [from] his wealth to purify himself,
وَمَا لِأَحَدٍ عِنْدَهُ مِنْ نِعْمَةٍ تُجْزَىٰWa ma li-ahadin ‘indahu min ni‘matin tujzaAnd not [giving] for anyone who has [done him] a favor to be rewarded,
إِلَّا ابْتِغَاءَ وَجْهِ رَبِّهِ الْأَعْلَىٰIlla ibtigha’a wajhi rabbihil a’laBut only seeking the countenance of his Lord, Most High.
وَلَسَوْفَ يَرْضَىٰWa lasawfa yardaAnd he is going to be satisfied.

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Revelation Context

Scholars of Ahl al-Sunnah wal-Jama’ah explain that Surah Al-Lail was revealed about Abu Bakr Al-Siddiq (may Allah be pleased with him) and his generous spending to free Muslim slaves.

One notable example is when Abu Bakr bought the freedom of Bilal bin Rabah (may Allah be pleased with him), who was enslaved by Umayyah bin Khalaf, for ten ounces of gold and a cloak. The verses “Your quest is different” refer to the contrasting efforts of Abu Bakr and Umayyah, highlighting the difference between their actions.

Hadith on Surah Al-Lail

Jabir ibn Samurah reported that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) would recite Surah Al-Lail, starting with “By the night as it envelopes” (92:1), in the noon prayer and similar chapters in the afternoon prayer. For the morning prayer, he would recite longer Surahs.

(Sahih Muslim 459)

When to Recite Surah Al-Lail

There is no specific time for reciting Surah Al-Lail, but it can be recited during prayers or anytime for reflection. Some scholars recommend reciting it during the night or before sleeping because it encourages self-reflection on one’s actions, based on its themes related to night and day.

Importance and Benefits of Surah Al-Lail

1. Guidance to Success: Surah Al-Lail emphasizes the difference between the generous and the stingy. It encourages charity, righteousness, and the fear of Allah.

2. Ease in Life: It promises that those who give and live righteously will have their life made easier, both in this world and the Hereafter.

3. Spiritual Purification: Reciting this Surah purifies one’s wealth by reminding believers to give for Allah’s sake without expecting returns from others.

4. Protection from Hardships: The Surah warns that those who are selfish and deny the truth will face difficulties. It teaches that wealth without good deeds will not benefit a person.

Conclusion

Surah Al-Lail reminds us of the importance of giving in charity and living a righteous life. It provides clear guidance on how to live a life of ease and success by following the path of generosity and the fear of Allah. The Surah’s message is clear: acts of charity, piety, and striving for goodness will lead to success in this life and the Hereafte

About Me I am Sameena Mohsin—a proud mother, blogger, nutritionist, and health coach. Being a Muslim, I believe it is my duty to share the beauty of Islam and the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) with authenticity and simplicity. My journey began in 2018, when I started blogging about Islamic topics. Together with my co-mate, Sania Sajid Kazi, we dedicated ourselves to writing content that highlights the Sunnah and is supported by authentic Hadith.

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