Surah Al-Lail, which translates to “The Night”, is the 92nd chapter of the Quran. It is a short but profound chapter consisting of 21 verses. This surah emphasizes the contrast between human behavior and the consequences that follow, particularly in relation to one’s belief and actions.
The surah begins by swearing an oath by the night and what it conceals and reveals. It then discusses the two paths that humans may choose – the path of gratitude and belief in God, leading to a life of ease and contentment, or the path of disbelief and ingratitude, resulting in a difficult and challenging life.
Surah Al-Lail encourages reflection on the signs of God’s creation and the consequences of one’s choices. It serves as a reminder of the importance of faith, gratitude, and righteousness in determining the course of one’s life in this world and the hereafter.
Surah AL Lail Rumi
بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمَـٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ
BISMILLAAHIR-RAHMAANIR-RAHIIM
Wallaili izaa yaghshaa
Wannahaari izaa tajalla
Wa maa khalaqaz zakara wal unthaa
Inna sa’yakum lashattaa
Fa ammaa man a’taa wattaqaa
Wa saddaqa bil husnaa
Fasanu yassiruhoo lilyusraa
Wa ammaa man bakhila wastaghnaa
Wa kazzaba bil husnaa
Fasanu yassiruhoo lil’usraa
Wa maa yughnee ‘anhu maaluhooo izaa taraddaa
Inna ‘alainaa lal hudaa
Wa inna lanaa lal Aakhirata wal oolaa
Fa anzartukum naaran talazzaa
Laa yaslaahaaa illal ashqaa
Allazee kazzaba wa tawallaa
Wa sa yujannnabuhal atqaa
Allazee yu’tee maalahoo yatazakkaa
Wa maa li ahadin ‘indahoo min ni’matin tujzaaa
illab tighaaa’a wajhi rabbihil a ‘laa
Wa lasawfa yardaa