Surah Al-Lail (الليل) is the 92nd chapter (Surah) of the Quran. It is a Meccan surah, meaning it was revealed in Makkah before the migration to Madinah. The surah consists of 21 verses (ayahs) and focuses on themes of human effort, accountability, and the contrast between righteousness and wrongdoing.
Key Themes of Surah Al-Lail:
1. Contrast Between People’s Efforts:
Some strive for righteousness and charity, while others are greedy and turn away from good.
Allah makes the path easy for those who give, fear Him, and believe in goodness.
2. The Fate of the Righteous vs. The Wicked:
Those who give in charity and seek Allah’s pleasure will be guided towards ease.
Those who are miserly and deny the truth will be led towards hardship and destruction.
3. Warning and Promise:
Allah warns of the consequences of arrogance and disbelief.
The surah ends with a promise of salvation for those who are righteous and seek to purify themselves through giving.
Translation of the First Few Verses (Approximate Meaning):
1. By the night as it covers (the light),
2. And by the day as it appears in brightness,
3. And by Him Who created male and female,
4. Certainly, your efforts are diverse (different).
This surah encourages generosity, sincerity, and trust in Allah’s guidance. It also reassures that those who do good will find ease in life and the Hereafter.
Key Themes of Surah Al-Lail:
1. Contrast Between People’s Efforts:
Some strive for righteousness and charity, while others are greedy and turn away from good.
Allah makes the path easy for those who give, fear Him, and believe in goodness.
2. The Fate of the Righteous vs. The Wicked:
Those who give in charity and seek Allah’s pleasure will be guided towards ease.
Those who are miserly and deny the truth will be led towards hardship and destruction.
3. Warning and Promise:
Allah warns of the consequences of arrogance and disbelief.
The surah ends with a promise of salvation for those who are righteous and seek to purify themselves through giving.
Translation of the First Few Verses (Approximate Meaning):
1. By the night as it covers (the light),
2. And by the day as it appears in brightness,
3. And by Him Who created male and female,
4. Certainly, your efforts are diverse (different).
This surah encourages generosity, sincerity, and trust in Allah’s guidance. It also reassures that those who do good will find ease in life and the Hereafter.
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