الضـحى

1 By the Glorious Morning Light,

1 Waaldduha

2 And by the Night when it is still, -

2 Waallayli itha saja

3 Thy Guardian - Lord hath not forsaken thee, nor is He displeased.

3 Ma waddaAAaka rabbuka wama qala

4 And verily the Hereafter will be better for thee than the present.

4 Walalakhiratu khayrun laka mina aloola

5 And soon will thy Guardian - Lord give thee (that wherewith) thou shalt be well - pleased.

5 Walasawfa yuAAteeka rabbuka fatarda

6 Did He not find thee an orphan and give thee shelter (and care)?

6 Alam yajidka yateeman faawa

7 And He found thee wandering, and He gave thee guidance.

7 Wawajadaka dallan fahada

8 And He found thee in need, and made thee independent.

8 Wawajadaka AAailan faaghna

9 Therefore, treat not the orphan with harshness,

9 Faamma alyateema fala taqhar

10 Nor repulse the petitioner (unheard);

10 Waamma alssaila fala tanhar

11 But the bounty of the Lord - rehearse and proclaim!

11 Waamma biniAAmati rabbika fahaddith