Adh-Duha (الضحى)
بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَٰنِ الرَّحِيمِ وَالضُّحَىٰ
Wad duhaa
CONSIDER the bright morning hours,
وَاللَّيْلِ إِذَا سَجَىٰ
Wal laili iza sajaa
and the night when it grows still and dark.
مَا وَدَّعَكَ رَبُّكَ وَمَا قَلَىٰ
Ma wad da'aka rabbuka wa ma qalaa
Thy Sustainer has not forsaken thee, nor does He scorn thee:
وَلَلْآخِرَةُ خَيْرٌ لَكَ مِنَ الْأُولَىٰ
Walal-aakhiratu khairul laka minal-oola
for, indeed, the life to come will be better for thee than this earlier part [of thy life]!
وَلَسَوْفَ يُعْطِيكَ رَبُّكَ فَتَرْضَىٰ
Wa la sawfa y'uteeka rabbuka fatarda
And, indeed, in time will thy Sustainer grant thee [what thy heart desires], and thou shalt be well-pleased.
أَلَمْ يَجِدْكَ يَتِيمًا فَآوَىٰ
Alam ya jidka yateeman fa aawaa
Has He not found thee an orphan, and given thee shelter?
وَوَجَدَكَ ضَالًّا فَهَدَىٰ
Wa wa jadaka daal lan fahada
And found thee lost on thy way, and guided thee?
وَوَجَدَكَ عَائِلًا فَأَغْنَىٰ
Wa wa jadaka 'aa-ilan fa aghnaa
And found thee in want, and given thee sufficiency?
فَأَمَّا الْيَتِيمَ فَلَا تَقْهَرْ
Fa am mal yateema fala taqhar
Therefore, the orphan shalt thou never wrong,
وَأَمَّا السَّائِلَ فَلَا تَنْهَرْ
Wa am mas saa-ila fala tanhar
and him that seeks [thy] help shalt thou never chide,
وَأَمَّا بِنِعْمَةِ رَبِّكَ فَحَدِّثْ
Wa amma bi ni'mati rabbika fahad dith
and of thy Sustainer's blessings shalt thou [ever] speak.
Meaning
The Morning Hours
Ayas
11
Revelation
Meccan
Surah No
93
Hope and Consolation: Surah Ad-Duha was revealed to console Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) during a period of sadness and silence after the early revelations. It assures him that Allah has not abandoned him and that there will be better times ahead.
The Mercy of Allah: The Surah emphasizes Allah’s mercy and how He always provides comfort and support during times of hardship.
Gratitude for Blessings: The Surah teaches the importance of gratitude for Allah’s blessings, reminding the Prophet (ﷺ) and all believers to appreciate the gifts and mercy from Allah, even in times of difficulty.
Revelation During Difficulty: Surah Ad-Duha was revealed during a period when the Prophet (ﷺ) faced a sense of abandonment and was experiencing a delay in revelation. It provides comfort, reassuring that Allah’s mercy and guidance are always present, even when challenges seem overwhelming.
Reminder of Allah’s Care: It highlights that Allah has always been with the Prophet (ﷺ) and will continue to guide and support him. This Surah reassures believers of Allah’s constant presence and His care during difficult times.
Call to Gratitude and Charity: The Surah encourages showing gratitude for the blessings one has, and it also reminds believers to share their wealth with those in need, emphasizing the value of charity.
Encourages Hope: Reciting this Surah helps foster hope, especially during difficult moments, reminding believers that their hardships are temporary and that better times are ahead.
Boosts Emotional Resilience: It helps believers stay strong and patient through adversity by reminding them of Allah’s mercy and support.
Encourages Gratitude: The Surah fosters a sense of gratitude for Allah’s countless blessings, helping individuals focus on the positive aspects of their lives.
Spiritual Comfort: Reciting it provides emotional comfort and reassurance, particularly when one feels uncertain or alone.
Allah’s Mercy and Support:
The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) said: “Indeed, with hardship comes ease.” (Quran 94:6) – This aligns with the message of Surah Ad-Duha, which reassures that after hardship, there is relief and ease.
Charity and Helping the Needy:
The Prophet (ﷺ) said: “The best of people are those who are most beneficial to others.” (Daraqutni)
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