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بِسْمِ اللّٰهِ الرَّحْمٰنِ الرَّح۪يمِ
In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most MercifulVerses 17–21
5 versesAl-Layl 20
اِلَّا ابْتِغَٓاءَ وَجْهِ رَبِّهِ الْاَعْلٰىۚ ٢٠
Mushaf
Transliteration
20İlle-btigâe vechi rabbihi-lʾaʿlâ.
English Translation
20only to earn the good pleasure of his Most High Lord.
Explanatory translation
20He gives his wealth to the poor willingly, not for fame and renown, but to win the good pleasure of his Lord, the Most High. The believers, too, share what they have with those in need, in order to exalt Allah and to please Him.
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The translation is the Turkish translation by Mustafa Çavdar, in English where it has been translated. Verse groups and the group translation are from the Turkish translation by Mustafa Çevik. The explanatory translation was compiled by combining various translations.
The Arabic text follows the orthography of the mushafs printed in Turkey. Transliteration: Muhammet Abay, “Çeviriyazı”.