Surah Al-Layl
Surah 92 · The Night · 21 verses · meccan
The Night — al-Layl, sworn by in the opening verse.
The story
Allah says: if you give and you believe, He will make good things easier for you. And if you hold on tight to everything and think you do not need anyone, He lets the hard road get easier too. You choose the road.
How it unfolds
AYAH 1-4
Your efforts are diverse
Night, day, and the creation of male and female — and human striving described as scattered.
AYAH 5-13
Two easings
Give and believe, or withhold and deny — and the path made smooth either way.
AYAH 14-21
Seeking only His face
The most righteous one, giving without expecting anything back.
Verses to carry
- 92:7"We will ease him toward ease."
- 92:10"We will ease him toward difficulty." The same mechanism, running the other way.
- 92:19"Not giving as payment for a favour from anyone."
Remember this
Give without expecting a thank you. Give just because Allah is watching.
Talk about it
Have you ever given something without anyone knowing it was you?