Back to Languages
English - Chapter 76 - Al-Insan
Translation by George Sale — Permalink
Verse 1 — Surah Al-Insan 76:1
Did there not pass over man a long space of time; during which he was a thing not worthy of remembrance
Verse 2 — Surah Al-Insan 76:2
Verily we have created man of the mingled seed of both sexes, that We might prove him: And We have made him to hear and to see
Verse 3 — Surah Al-Insan 76:3
We have surely directed him in the way; whether he be grateful, or ungrateful
Verse 4 — Surah Al-Insan 76:4
Verily we have prepared for the unbelievers chains, and collars, and burning fire
Verse 5 — Surah Al-Insan 76:5
But the just shall drink of a cup of wine, mixed with the water of Cafur
Verse 6 — Surah Al-Insan 76:6
a fountain whereof the servants of God shall drink; they shall convey the same by channels whithersoever they please
Verse 7 — Surah Al-Insan 76:7
These fulfil their vow, and dread the day, the evil whereof will disperse itself far abroad
Verse 8 — Surah Al-Insan 76:8
and give food unto the poor, and the orphan, and the bondman, for his sake
Verse 9 — Surah Al-Insan 76:9
saying, we feed you for God's sake only: We desire no recompense from you, nor any thanks
Verse 10 — Surah Al-Insan 76:10
Verily we dread, from our Lord, a dismal and calamitous day
Verse 11 — Surah Al-Insan 76:11
Wherefore God shall deliver them from the evil of that day, and shall cast on them brightness of countenance, and joy
Verse 12 — Surah Al-Insan 76:12
and shall reward them, for their patient persevering, with a garden, and silk garments
Verse 13 — Surah Al-Insan 76:13
Therein shall they repose themselves on couches; they shall see therein neither sun nor moon
Verse 14 — Surah Al-Insan 76:14
and the shades thereof shall be near spreading above them, and the fruits thereof shall hang low, so as to be easily gathered
Verse 15 — Surah Al-Insan 76:15
And their attendants shall go round about unto them, with vessels of silver, and goblets
Verse 16 — Surah Al-Insan 76:16
The bottles shall be bottles of silver shining like glass; they shall determine the measure thereof by their wish
Verse 17 — Surah Al-Insan 76:17
And therein shall they be given to drink of a cup of wine, mixed with the water of Zenjebil
Verse 18 — Surah Al-Insan 76:18
a fountain in paradise named Salsabil
Verse 19 — Surah Al-Insan 76:19
And youths, which shall continue for ever in their bloom, shall go round to attend them; when thou seest them, thou shalt think them to be scattered pearls
Verse 20 — Surah Al-Insan 76:20
And when thou lookest, there shalt thou behold delights, and a great kingdom
Verse 21 — Surah Al-Insan 76:21
Upon them shall be garments of fine green silk, and of brocades, and they shall be adorned with bracelets of silver: And their Lord shall give them to drink of a most pure liquor
Verse 22 — Surah Al-Insan 76:22
and shall say unto them, verily this is your reward: And your endeavour is gratefully accepted
Verse 23 — Surah Al-Insan 76:23
Verily We have sent down unto thee the Koran, by a gradual revelation
Verse 24 — Surah Al-Insan 76:24
Wherefore patiently wait the judgment of thy Lord; and obey not any wicked person or unbeliever among them
Verse 25 — Surah Al-Insan 76:25
And commemorate the name of thy Lord, in the morning, and in the evening
Verse 26 — Surah Al-Insan 76:26
And during some part of the night worship Him, and praise Him a long part of the night
Verse 27 — Surah Al-Insan 76:27
Verily these men love the transitory life, and leave behind them the heavy day of judgment
Verse 28 — Surah Al-Insan 76:28
We have created them, and have strengthened their joints; and when We please, We will substitute others like unto them, in their stead
Verse 29 — Surah Al-Insan 76:29
Verily this is an admonition: And whoso willeth, taketh the way unto his Lord
Verse 30 — Surah Al-Insan 76:30
But ye shall not will, unless God willeth; for God is knowing, and wise
Verse 31 — Surah Al-Insan 76:31
He leadeth whom He pleaseth into his mercy: But for the unjust hath He prepared a grievous punishment