Surah 92
الليل
Al-Layl
The Night
Surah
The Recitation of Surat Al-Layl in the `Isha' Prayer The statement of the Prophet to Mu`adh has already preceded, where he said, (Why did you not pray with (the recitation of) (Glorify the Name of your Lord the Most High) (87), and.
Classical references: Ibn Kathir (Abridged).
Source: Ibn Kathir (Abridged) (92:1).
Last reviewed: 2026-04-10.
This is a short orientation note and does not replace full tafsir.
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.