Al Sharh, Al-Quran English Tran. Shakir

Shakir

Have We not expanded for you your breast,

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In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful. Have We not caused thy bosom to dilate,

Shakir

And taken off from you your burden,

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And eased thee of the burden

Shakir

Which pressed heavily upon your back,

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Which weighed down thy back;

Shakir

And exalted for you your esteem?

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And exalted thy fame ?

Shakir

Surely with difficulty is ease.

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But lo! with hardship goeth ease,

Shakir

With difficulty is surely ease.

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Lo! with hardship goeth ease;

Shakir

So when you are free, nominate.

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So when thou art relieved, still toil

Shakir

And make your Lord your exclusive object.

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And strive to please thy Lord.

Al Sharh