Surah 94
Relief
Al-Sharh 💆
This brief, comforting text reassures the Prophet during times of intense social pressure, promising that his heavy burdens will be lifted and his reputation raised. Its title is derived from the first verse, which asks: Did We not widen your chest for you [and bring you relief]?
بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم
1Did We not relieve your heart for you [Prophet],
2And remove the burden
3That weighed so heavily on your back,
4And raise your reputation high?
5So truly where there is hardship there is also ease —
6Truly where there is hardship there is also ease.
7The moment you are freed [of one task] work on,
8And turn to your Lord for everything.