Surah Al-Layl — Verse 20
The Night · 92:20 · 20/21
إِلَّا ٱبْتِغَآءَ وَجْهِ رَبِّهِ ٱلْأَعْلَىٰ
Illa ibtighaa wajhi rabbihial-aAAla
Verse recitation
Translations of this verse 7
Saheeh International
But only seeking the face [i.e., acceptance] of his Lord, Most High.
M.A.S. Abdel Haleem
but for the sake of his Lord the Most High––
Marmaduke Pickthall
Except as seeking (to fulfil) the purpose of his Lord Most High.
Abdullah Yusuf Ali
But only the desire to seek for the Countenance of their Lord Most High;
Mufti Taqi Usmani
but (he gave his wealth in charity) only to seek the Countenance of his Lord, the Most High.
Al-Hilali & Khan
Except to seek the Countenance of his Lord, the Most High.
Abul A'la Maududi (Tafhim)
but only to seek the good pleasure of his Lord Most High.