In the name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful
1 By the glorious morning light;
2 and by the night when it darkens,
3 your Lord has not forsaken you, nor is He displeased with you,
4 and the Hereafter will indeed be better for you than the present life;a
5 soon you will be gratified with what your Lord will give you.
6 Did He not find you orphaned and shelter you?b
7 Did He not find you wandering, and give you guidance?
8 Did He not find you in want, and make you free from want?
9 Therefore do not treat the orphan with harshness,
10 and do not chide the one who asks for help;
11 but proclaim the blessings of your Lord.c
a The system of this world has been so formulated that here the day dawns and night also falls. Only with the occurrence of both is the system perfect. Similarly, for the proper development of a man, it is necessary that he should have hardship as well as easy circumstances. In this world, hardship befalls the servant of God in order to activate his latent capabilities. Impediments are put in his way so that he may strive to make his future brighter than his present.
b The Prophet Muhammad was born an orphan. Then God provided him with the best of guardians. He went eagerly in search of the Truth. Then God opened the door of Truth for him. He was apparently without wealth. Then God made him prosperous through his wife, Khadijah. These are historical examples which show how Almighty God helps His subjects.
c Man should help the weak so that he may be entitled to God’s grace. His words should be full of the expression of God’s grace, so that God may confer His blessings upon him.
source: THE QURAN Translation and Commentary by Maulana Wahiduddin Khan publication Goodword Books