| | Syed Vickar Ahamed rendition of Surah Man(al-Insan)
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| 76:1 | | Has there not been a long period of time, when man was nothing— (Not even) mentioned |
| 76:2 | | Surely We have created man from a drop of mixed sperm and ovary fluids, in order to try him, so, We gave him (the gifts) of hearing and of sight |
| 76:3 | | Verily, We showed him the Way: Whether he be thankful or not (rests upon his own will) |
| 76:4 | | Verily, We have prepared for the disbelievers: Chains, shackles, and a blazing Fire |
| 76:5 | | As to the righteous: They shall drink of a cup blended with Kafur&mdash |
| 76:6 | | A fountain where the devoted servants of Allah drink, making it flow in plenty |
| 76:7 | | They make (their) vows, and they fear a Day whose sorrow spreads far and wide |
| 76:8 | | And they feed for the love of Allah the needy, the orphan, and the captive and the needy,&mdash |
| 76:9 | | (Saying), "We feed you for the sake of Allah Alone, no reward do we want from you, nor thanks |
| 76:10 | | "Verily, We only fear a Day of painful suffering (that may arrive) from the side of our Lord." |
| 76:11 | | So, Allah will save them from the sorrow of that Day, and will spread over them a Light of beauty and a (cheerful) joy |
| 76:12 | | And because they were patient and steady, He will reward them with a Garden and (clothes of) silk |
| 76:13 | | Reclining in the (Garden) on raised couches (thrones), they will see there neither the sun’s (extreme heat) nor the moon’s (extreme cold) |
| 76:14 | | And the shades of the (Garden) will come low over them, and the bunches (of fruit), there will hang low in (their) easy reach |
| 76:15 | | And among them will be passed round containers of silver and glasses of crystal&mdash |
| 76:16 | | Crystal-clear, made of silver: They will determine the amount in there (according to their wishes) |
| 76:17 | | And they will be given to drink from a Cup (of drink) mixed with Zanjabil (ginger)&mdash |
| 76:18 | | A fountain there called Salsabil |
| 76:19 | | And round about them will (serve) youths of perpetual (freshness): If you were to see them you would think them as pearls scattered about |
| 76:20 | | And when you look, it is there that you will see a joy and a magnificent kingdom (an immense constellation of beauty) |
| 76:21 | | Upon them will be green garments of fine silk and heavy ornaments and they will be decorated with bracelets of silver; And their Lord will give to them to drink a cleansing drink, pure and holy |
| 76:22 | | (It will be said to them:) "Surely, this is a reward for you, and your struggle (in life) is accepted and recognized." |
| 76:23 | | Verily, it is We Who have sent down the Quran to you by stages |
| 76:24 | | Therefore be patient with uniformity to the Command of your Lord, and do not listen to the sinner or the thankless among them |
| 76:25 | | And praise (with joy) the Name of your Lord every morning (Faj’r) and afternoon (Zuh’r and ‘Asr) |
| 76:26 | | And part of the night prostrate yourself to Him (Maghrib and Isha prayers) and glorify Him (in predawn prayer) the long night through |
| 76:27 | | Verily, as to these (thankless), they love the present life of this world, and put away behind them a heavy Day (that will be) hard |
| 76:28 | | It is We Who created them, and We have made their joints strong; And when We (so) wish, We can replace them bringing others like them in their place |
| 76:29 | | Verily, this (Verse of the Quran) is a warning: So whoever wishes, let him take a (straight) Path to his Lord |
| 76:30 | | But you will not except as Allah wishes; Verily, Allah is Ever All Knowing (Aleem), All Wise (Hakeem) |
| 76:31 | | He will admit to His Mercy whomever He wishes; But the wrongdoers— For them, He has prepared a painful penalty |
