English - Chapter 76 - Al-Insan

There was — was there not? — a time when man [before he was created] was not yet a thing worth mentioning

It is, indeed, We who have created man out of a mixed [fertilized] ovum, so that We try him out. And then We made him a being endowed with hearing and sight

We do indeed guide him, whether he be grateful or ungrateful

For those who suppress the Truth, We have readied chains, and shackles, and a blazing Fire

The righteous indeed shall drink from a cup containing a camphor-flavoured beverage

A fountain from which Allah's subjects shall drink, making it flow as and when required

They fulfill their vows, and fear a Day the evil of which would be widespread

And they feed — for the sheer love of Him — the needy, the orphan, and the victim of circustances

We feed you only for Allah's sake: we desire no recompense from you, nor thanks

We do indeed fear from our Lord a distressful, disastrous Day

And then, Allah will save them from the woes of that Day, and will bestow on them brightness and joy

And He will reward them, for their patience, with Garden [Paradise] and silk [garments]

They will be reclining on couches there. They will feel neither sunburn therein nor intense cold

And its shadows will come down low over them, and its clusters of fruit will dangle within reach

And silver vessels and glass goblets will be passed around them

From silver [vessel] to glass [goblet] — [the drink will be poured out] in required quantity

And in it [Paradise] they will be given to drink of a cup containing a ginger-flavoured beverage

[The source of the beverage is a fountain] therein named `Salsabeel

And waiting upon them will be immortal boys. When you see them you would think they were pearls dispersed

And when you look, you would be looking at bliss and a realm transcendent

Upon them will be garments of green silk and brocade; and they will be adorned with silver bracelets. And their Lord will give them a pure drink

This indeed is a reward for you, and your struggle [in worldly life] is appreciated

Indeed, We have sent down the Qur'aan on you, in stages

Await, then, your Lord's decree, and obey not any sinner or ingrate among them

And do chant your Lord's name morning and evening

And during the night. And then prostrate before Him. And extol His glory during the long night

These [who suppress the Truth] do indeed love this transitory life, and leave a hard and difficult Day behind their backs

It is We who have created them and given them their strength. And when we so will, We can replace them with others of their kind

But you cannot will it unless Allah so wills! Allah is indeed Aware, Wise

HE admits to His grace whom He wills. And He has readied painful punishment for the wicked people