Al Doha

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1 Waaldduha

Shakir

1 I swear by the early hours of the day,

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2 Waallayli itha saja

Shakir

2 And the night when it covers with darkness.

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3 Ma waddaAAaka rabbuka wama qala

Shakir

3 Your Lord has not forsaken you, nor has He become displeased,

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4 Walalakhiratu khayrun laka mina aloola

Shakir

4 And surely what comes after is better for you than that which has gone before.

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5 Walasawfa yuAAteeka rabbuka fatarda

Shakir

5 And soon will your Lord give you so that you shall be well pleased.

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6 Alam yajidka yateeman faawa

Shakir

6 Did He not find you an orphan and give you shelter?

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7 Wawajadaka dallan fahada

Shakir

7 And find you lost (that is, unrecognized by men) and guide (them to you)?

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8 Wawajadaka AAailan faaghna

Shakir

8 And find you in want and make you to be free from want?

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9 Faamma alyateema fala taqhar

Shakir

9 Therefore, as for the orphan, do not oppress (him).

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10 Waamma alssaila fala tanhar

Shakir

10 And as for him who asks, do not chide (him),

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11 Waamma biniAAmati rabbika fahaddith

Shakir

11 And as for the favor of your Lord, do announce (it).