Surah 93

الضحى

Ad-Duhaa

The Morning Hours

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بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمَـٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ
Surah Context

Which was revealed in Makkah.

Classical references: Ibn Kathir (Abridged).

Source: Ibn Kathir (Abridged) (93:1).

Last reviewed: 2026-04-10.

This is a short orientation note and does not replace full tafsir.

93:1
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By the morning brightness

93:2
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and by the night when it grows still,

93:3
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your Lord has not forsaken you [Prophet], nor does He hate you,

93:4
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and the future will be better for you than the past;

93:5
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your Lord is sure to give you so much that you will be well satisfied.

93:6
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Did He not find you an orphan and shelter you?

93:7
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Did He not find you lost and guide you?

93:8
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Did He not find you in need and make you self-sufficient?

93:9
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So do not be harsh with the orphan

93:10
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and do not chide the one who asks for help;

93:11
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talk about the blessings of your Lord.