Chapter 93, 11 verses
In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful. By the morning hours
Waaldduha
By the Glorious Morning Light,
And by the night when it is stillest,
Waallayli itha saja
And by the Night when it is still, -
Thy Lord hath not forsaken thee nor doth He hate thee,
Ma waddaAAaka rabbuka wama qala
Thy Guardian - Lord hath not forsaken thee, nor is He displeased.
And verily the latter portion will be better for thee than the former,
Walalakhiratu khayrun laka mina aloola
And verily the Hereafter will be better for thee than the present.
And verily thy Lord will give unto thee so that thou wilt be content.
Walasawfa yuAAteeka rabbuka fatarda
And soon will thy Guardian - Lord give thee (that wherewith) thou shalt be well - pleased.
Did He not find thee an orphan and protect (thee) ?
Alam yajidka yateeman faawa
Did He not find thee an orphan and give thee shelter (and care)?
Did He not find thee wandering and direct (thee) ?
Wawajadaka dallan fahada
And He found thee wandering, and He gave thee guidance.
Did He not find thee destitute and enrich (thee) ?
Wawajadaka AAailan faaghna
And He found thee in need, and made thee independent.
Therefor the orphan oppress not,
Faamma alyateema fala taqhar
Therefore, treat not the orphan with harshness,
Therefor the beggar drive not away,
Waamma alssaila fala tanhar
Nor repulse the petitioner (unheard);
Therefor of the bounty of thy Lord be thy discourse.
Waamma biniAAmati rabbika fahaddith
But the bounty of the Lord - rehearse and proclaim!