The Night
•21 verses
A Meccan surah of 21 verses, Al-Layl contrasts two fundamental human behaviors through the symbolism of night and day.
Al-Layl distinguishes those who give, fear Allah, and affirm the reward, from those who are miserly and consider themselves self-sufficient. Each will be guided toward what they deserve.
Encourage your child to be generous even with small gestures, showing them that generosity is rewarded by Allah.
In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful
By the night when it covers1
And [by] the day when it appears
And [by] He who created the male and female,
Indeed, your efforts are diverse.
As for he who gives and fears Allāh
And believes in the best [reward].
We will ease him toward ease.
But as for he who withholds and considers himself free of need
And denies the best [reward],
We will ease him toward difficulty.
And what will his wealth avail him when he falls?1
Indeed, [incumbent] upon Us is guidance.
And indeed, to us belongs the Hereafter and the first [life].
So I have warned you of a Fire which is blazing.
None will [enter to] burn therein except the most wretched one
Who had denied and turned away.
But the righteous one will avoid it –
[He] who gives [from] his wealth to purify himself
And not [giving] for anyone who has [done him] a favor to be rewarded1 –
But only seeking the face [i.e., acceptance] of his Lord, Most High.
And he is going to be satisfied.
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