76. MAN (al-Insan)

In the name of Allah,
the Gracious, the Merciful

1. Has there come upon man a period of time
   when he was nothing to be mentioned?
2. We created man from a liquid mixture, to
   test him; and We made him hearing and seeing.
3. We guided him to the way, be he appreciative or unappreciative.
4. We have prepared for the faithless chains,
   and yokes, and a Searing Fire.
5. But the righteous will drink from a cup
   whose mixture is aroma.
6. A spring from which the servants of Allah
   will drink, making it gush abundantly.
7. They fulfill their vows, and dread a Day
   whose ill is widespread.
8. And they feed, for the love of Him, the poor,
   and the orphan, and the captive.
9. “We only feed you for the sake of Allah. We
   want from you neither compensation, nor
   gratitude.
10. We dread from our Lord a frowning grim
    Day.”
11. So Allah will protect them from the ills of
    that Day, and will grant them radiance and
    joy.
12. And will reward them for their patience
    with a Garden and silk.
13. Reclining therein on the thrones; experiencing therein neither sun, nor frost.
14. Its shade hovering over them, and its fruit
    brought low within reach.
15. Passing around them are vessels of silver,
    and cups of crystal.
16. Crystal of silver—they measured them exactly.
17. They will be served therein with a cup
    whose flavor is Zanjabeel.
18. A spring therein named Salsabeel.
19. Passing among them are eternalized
    youths. If you see them, you would think
    them sprinkled pearls.
20. Wherever you look, you see bliss, and a
    vast kingdom.
21. Upon them are garments of green silk, and
    satin. And they will be adorned with bracelets
    of silver. And their Lord will offer them a
    pure drink.
22. “This is a reward for you. Your efforts are
    well appreciated.”
23. It is We who sent down the Quran upon
    you—a gradual revelation.
24. So be patient for the decision of your Lord,
    and do not obey the sinner or the blasphemer
    among them.
25. And mention the Name of your Lord,
    morning and evening.
26. And for part of the night, prostrate yourself
    to Him, and glorify Him long into the night.
27. As for these: they love the fleeting life, and
    leave behind a Heavy Day.
28. We created them, and strengthened their
    frame; and whenever We will, We can replace
    them with others like them.
29. This is a reminder; so whoever wills, let
    him take a path to his Lord.
30. Yet you cannot will, unless Allah wills. Allah is Knowing and Wise.
31. He admits into His mercy whomever He
    wills. But as for the wrongdoers, He has prepared for them a painful punishment.