English - Chapter 76 - Al-Insan

Has a period in [this) age not come over (every) man when he was nothing worth mentioning

We have created man from a drop of semen [forming] cells so We might test him; thus We made him alert, observant

We have guided him along the [right] path, whether he is thankful or thankless

We have prepared chains, shackles and a Blaze for disbelievers

The virtuous will drink from a cup which will be mixed with camphor

a freely gushing spring where God´s servants will drink

They offer food to the needy, the orphan and the captive out of love for Him

We are only feeding you for God´s sake. We want no reward from you nor any thanks

We fear a gloomy, dismal day from our Lord

God will shield them from that day´s evil, and procure them splendor and happiness

Their compensation for being patient will be a garden and silk (clothing)

relaxing on couches there where they will see neither sun nor any frost

Close over them will hang its awnings, while its clusters of fruit will droop low

Silver pitchers will be passed around them, and glasses made from crystal

crystal [set] with silver, which they will measure out just as they please

and be allowed to drink from them a cup flavored with ginger

[from] a spring there that is called Nectar

Immortal youths will stroll around them; whenever you see them, you will reckon they are scattered pearls

Wherever you look, you will see bliss and vast control

They will wear clothing made from green brocade and cloth of gold, and will be dressed up with silver bracelets, while their Lord will offer them a pure drink

This is your reward, for your effort has been appreciated

It is We Who have sent the Quran down to you as a revelation

so be patient concerning your Lord´s decision and do not obey any wicked or ungrateful person among them

Remember your Lord´s name both in the early morning and late afternoon

and during the night; bow down on your knees before Him and glorify Him all night long

Those people love a fleeting show, and leave a heavy day behind them

We too have created them and strengthened their sinews. Whenever We wish, We will replace them with others like them in exchange

This is merely a Reminder; anyone who wishes, may adopt a way to [meet] his Lord

Anything you (all) wish is only if God so wishes too; God is Aware, Wise

He will admit anyone He wishes into His mercy, while He has prepared painful torment for wrongdoers