Surah 92

الليل

Al-Layl

The Night

Meccan21 Ayahs
بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمَـٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ
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.

92:1
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By the night when it covers1

92:2
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And [by] the day when it appears

92:3
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And [by] He who created the male and female,

92:4
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Indeed, your efforts are diverse.

92:5
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As for he who gives and fears Allāh

92:6
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And believes in the best [reward],

92:7
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We will ease him toward ease.

92:8
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But as for he who withholds and considers himself free of need

92:9
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And denies the best [reward],

92:10
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We will ease him toward difficulty.

92:11
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And what will his wealth avail him when he falls?1

92:12
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Indeed, [incumbent] upon Us is guidance.

92:13
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And indeed, to us belongs the Hereafter and the first [life].

92:14
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So I have warned you of a Fire which is blazing.

92:15
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None will [enter to] burn therein except the most wretched one

92:16
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Who had denied and turned away.

92:17
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But the righteous one will avoid it

92:18
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[He] who gives [from] his wealth to purify himself

92:19
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And not [giving] for anyone who has [done him] a favor to be rewarded1

92:20
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But only seeking the face [i.e., acceptance] of his Lord, Most High.

92:21
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And he is going to be satisfied.