The Night | Al-Layl

In brief

The surah contrasts generosity, reverence for God, and acceptance of truth with self-sufficiency and miserliness. Human efforts move in different directions, and God makes the path easier according to where a person directs the heart and deeds.

What this surah covers

• Generosity and reverence for God
• The danger of self-sufficiency and miserliness
• Actions that lead toward different ends

Source basis

This summary is based on the Quran.com / Quran Foundation Surah Info page. Quran.com marks the chapter introduction as adapted from Tafsir Ibn Ashur.

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