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Sūra 93: Dhuḥā, or The Glorious Morning Light

Section 1 (1-11)

1. Waaldduha

1. By the Glorious Morning Light,


2. Waallayli itha saja

2. And by the Night when it is still,-


3. Ma waddaAAaka rabbuka wama qala

3. Thy Guardian-Lord hath not forsaken thee, nor is He displeased.


4. Walal-akhiratu khayrun laka mina al-oola

4. And verily the Hereafter will be better for thee than the present.


5. Walasawfa yuAAteeka rabbuka fatarda

5. And soon will thy Guardian-Lord give thee (that wherewith) thou shalt be well-pleased.


6. Alam yajidka yateeman faawa

6. Did He not find thee an orphan and give thee shelter (and care)?


7. Wawajadaka dallan fahada

7. And He found thee wandering, and He gave thee guidance.


8. Wawajadaka AAa-ilan faaghna

8. And He found thee in need, and made thee independent.


9. Faamma alyateema fala taqhar

9. Therefore, treat not the orphan with harshness,


10. Waamma alssa-ila fala tanhar

10. Nor repulse the petitioner (unheard);


11. Waamma biniAAmati rabbika fahaddith  

11. But the bounty of the Lord - rehearse and proclaim!


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