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76. Al-Insan - The Man
| 1 | Indeed there has been a time for man, when even his name did not exist anywhere. |
| 2 | Indeed We have created man from mixed semen; in order to test him – We therefore made him hearing, knowing. |
| 3 | We have indeed shown him the way – whether he is grateful or ingrate. |
| 4 | We have indeed kept prepared chains, and shackles and a blazing fire for the disbelievers. |
| 5 | Indeed the virtuous will drink from a cup, containing a mixture of Kafoor. |
| 6 | The Kafoor is a spring, from which the chosen bondmen of Allah will drink, causing it to flow wherever they wish inside their palaces. |
| 7 | They fulfil their pledges, and fear a day the evil of which is widespread. |
| 8 | And out of His love, they give food to the needy, the orphan and the prisoner. |
| 9 | They say to them, “We give you food, only for the sake of Allah – we do not seek any reward or thanks from you.” |
| 10 | “Indeed we fear from our Lord a day which is extremely bitter, most severe.” |
| 11 | So Allah saved them from the evil of that day, and gave them freshness and joy. |
| 12 | And gave them Paradise and silk clothes, as a reward for their patience. |
| 13 | Reclining in it, upon thrones; they will not see the hot sunshine in it, nor the bitter cold. |
| 14 | And its shade will cover them, and its fruit clusters brought down low for them. |
| 15 | Rounds of silver cups and silver beakers, looking like glass, will be presented upon them. |
| 16 | Glass made from silver, which the servers have filled up to the measure. |
| 17 | And in Paradise they will be given to drink cups, filled with a mixture of ginger. |
| 18 | Which is a spring in Paradise called Salsabeel. |
| 19 | Immortal youths shall surround them, waiting upon them; when you see them, you would think they are scattered pearls. |
| 20 | And when you look towards it, you will see serenity and a great kingdom. |
| 21 | In it they adorn clothes of fine green silk and gold embroidery; and they are given silver bracelets to wear; and their Lord gave them pure wine to drink. |
| 22 | It will be said to them, “This is your reward – indeed your efforts have been appreciated.” |
| 23 | Indeed We have sent down the Qur’an upon you, in stages. |
| 24 | Therefore stay patient upon your Lord’s command, and do not listen to any of the sinners or ingrates among them. |
| 25 | And remember the name of your Lord morning and evening. |
| 26 | And prostrate for Him in a part of the night, and proclaim His purity into the long night. |
| 27 | Indeed these people love what they have, the fleeting one, and have forsaken the immensely important day behind them. |
| 28 | It is We Who created them, and strengthened their skeleton; and We can replace them with others like them, whenever We will. |
| 29 | This is indeed an advice; so whoever wishes may take the path towards his Lord. |
| 30 | And what will you wish, except if Allah wills; indeed Allah is All Knowing, Wise. |
| 31 | He admits into His mercy, whomever He wills; and for the unjust He has kept prepared a painful punishment. |