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Sura 92
Aya 1

Chapter 92

The Nightal-Layl ( الليل )

21 verses • revealed at Meccan

»The surah that opens with the oath of the Divine One swearing by the whelming of The Night that swathes the world in darkness. It is named after “the night” (al-layl), mentioned in verse 1. The surah shows the consequences of the paths people choose and emphasizing God’s guidance and warning.«

بِسمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحمٰنِ الرَّحيمِ

Ahmed Ali: In the name of Allah, most benevolent, ever-merciful.

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وَاللَّيلِ إِذا يَغشىٰ

Ahmed Ali

I CALL THE night to witness when it covers over,