Sura 80 He Frowned (Abasa)

In the name of God, the Almighty, the Merciful.

[80:1] He frowned and turned away

[80:2] because the blind man came to him.

[80:3] But how are you to know? Perhaps he may be purified,

[80:4] or he may be reminded, and so the reminder would benefit him.

[80:5] As for the one who is well-off and in need of no one,

[80:6] to him you gave your attention

[80:7] when it is not your responsibility as to whether or not he is purified!

[80:8] As for the one who came to you striving earnestly,

[80:9] and was fearful,

[80:10] you did not give him your attention!

[80:11] No indeed! This is a reminder,

[80:12] so whoever wills shall remember it.

[80:13] It is in honourable Scrolls,

[80:14] exalted and purified.

[80:15] It is by the hands of scribes,

[80:16] noble and pious.

[80:17] Woe to the human being, how unappreciative he is!

[80:18] From what thing did He create him?