This was one of the first Suras to be revealed, -- within the first ten; and may be placed in date close to Suras 89 and 93. Note that in all these three Suras the mystery and the contrast as between Night and Day are appealed to for the consolation of man in his spiritual yearning. Here we are told to strive our utmost towards Allah, and He will give us every help and satisfaction.
C.272-(Verses 1 to 21)-When we consider Allah's wonderful Creation, We see many mysteries -- many opposites -- many differences; the succession of nights and days, the creation of male and female. Can we wonder at the differences in the nature and objectives of man? He is endowed with Will, and must strive for the Right through all his diverse paths. For the righteous the way is made the smoother for bliss; for the arrogant will, the way is smoother for Misery. But Allah's guidance is always nigh, If man will choose it. And what is the goal for those who choose aright? -- The sight of the Face of Allah Most High: For that indeed is happiness supreme.
92:1 SURA 92. Lail, or The Night. In the name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful. By the Night as it conceals (the light);
92:2 By the Day as it appears in glory;
92:3 By (the mystery of) the creation of male and female; --
92:4 Verily, (the ends) ye strive for are diverse.
92:5 So he who gives (in charity) and fears (Allah),
92:6 And (in all sincerity) testifies to the Best, --
92:7 We will indeed make smooth for him the path to Bliss.
92:8 But he who is a greedy miser and thinks himself self-sufficient,
92:9 And gives the lie to the Best, --
92:10 We will indeed make smooth for him the Path to Misery;
92:11 Nor will his wealth profit him when he falls headlong (into the Pit).
92:12 Verily We take upon Ourselves to guide,
92:13 And verily unto Us (belong) the End and the Beginning.
92:14 Therefore do I warn you of a Fire blazing fiercely;
92:15 None shall reach it but those most unfortunate ones
92:16 Who give the lie to Truth and turn their backs.
92:17 But those most devoted to Allah shall be removed far from it, --
92:18 Those who spend their wealth for increase in self-purification,
92:19 And have in their minds no favor from anyone for which a reward is expected in return,
92:20 But only the desire for the Countenance of their Lord Most High;
92:21 And soon will they attain (complete) satisfaction.
