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76. Al-Insan - The Man
| 1 | WAS THERE NOT a time in the life of man when he was not even a mentionable thing? |
| 2 | Verily We created man from a sperm yoked (to the ovum) to bring out his real substance, then gave him hearing and sight. |
| 3 | We surely showed him the way that he may either be grateful or deny. |
| 4 | We have prepared for unbelievers chains and collars and a blazing fire. |
| 5 | Surely the devotees will drink cups flavoured with palm blossoms |
| 6 | From a spring of which the votaries of God will drink and make it flow in abundance. |
| 7 | Those who fulfil their vows and fear the Day whose evil shall be diffused far and wide, |
| 8 | And feed the needy for the love of Him, and the orphans and the captives, |
| 9 | (Saying): "We feed you for the sake of God, desiring neither recompense nor thanks. |
| 10 | We fear the dismal day calamitous from our Lord." |
| 11 | So God will protect them from the evil of that day, and grant them happiness and joy, |
| 12 | And reward them for their perseverence Paradise and silken robes, |
| 13 | Where they will recline on couches feeling neither heat of the sun nor intense cold. |
| 14 | The shadows will bend over them, and low will hang the clusters of grapes. |
| 15 | Passed round will be silver flagons and goblets made of glass, |
| 16 | And crystal clear bottles of silver, of which they will determine the measure themselves. |
| 17 | There will they drink a cup flavoured with ginger |
| 18 | From a spring by the name of Ever-flowing-Salsabil. |
| 19 | And boys of everlasting youth will go about attending them. Looking at them you would think that they were pearls dispersed. |
| 20 | When you look around, you will see delights and great dominion. |
| 21 | On their bodies will be garments of the finest green silk and brocade, and they will be adorned with bracelets of silver; and their Lord will give them a purest draught to drink. |
| 22 | "This in truth is your recompense, and acceptance of your endeavours." |
| 23 | We have revealed the Qur'an to you gradually; |
| 24 | So wait for your Lord's command, and do not follow any sinner or disbeliever among them. |
| 25 | Meditate upon the name of your Lord morning and evening; |
| 26 | And bow in homage part of the night, and glorify Him far into the night. |
| 27 | Surely men love what hastes away and forget the grievous day (ahead). |
| 28 | We created them and fixed their bones and joints; and We could replace them when We like with others like them. |
| 29 | This surely is a reminder: Therefore whosoever desires may take the way to his Lord. |
| 30 | But you will not desire except as God wills. Verily He is all-knowing and all-wise. |
| 31 | He admits whosoever He will to His benevolence. But for the evil-doers He has prepared a painful punishment. |