Chapter 93, 11 verses
By the Glorious Morning Light,
I swear by the early hours of the day,
Waaldduha
And by the Night when it is still, -
And the night when it covers with darkness.
Waallayli itha saja
Thy Guardian - Lord hath not forsaken thee, nor is He displeased.
Your Lord has not forsaken you, nor has He become displeased,
Ma waddaAAaka rabbuka wama qala
And verily the Hereafter will be better for thee than the present.
And surely what comes after is better for you than that which has gone before.
Walalakhiratu khayrun laka mina aloola
And soon will thy Guardian - Lord give thee (that wherewith) thou shalt be well - pleased.
And soon will your Lord give you so that you shall be well pleased.
Walasawfa yuAAteeka rabbuka fatarda
Did He not find thee an orphan and give thee shelter (and care)?
Did He not find you an orphan and give you shelter?
Alam yajidka yateeman faawa
And He found thee wandering, and He gave thee guidance.
And find you lost (that is, unrecognized by men) and guide (them to you)?
Wawajadaka dallan fahada
And He found thee in need, and made thee independent.
And find you in want and make you to be free from want?
Wawajadaka AAailan faaghna
Therefore, treat not the orphan with harshness,
Therefore, as for the orphan, do not oppress (him).
Faamma alyateema fala taqhar
Nor repulse the petitioner (unheard);
And as for him who asks, do not chide (him),
Waamma alssaila fala tanhar
But the bounty of the Lord - rehearse and proclaim!
And as for the favor of your Lord, do announce (it).
Waamma biniAAmati rabbika fahaddith