| | Rashad Khalifa rendition of Surah Man(al-Insan)
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| 76:1 | | Is it not a fact that there was a time when the human being was nothing to be mentioned? |
| 76:2 | | We created the human from a liquid mixture, from two parents, in order to test him. Thus, we made him a hearer and a seer. |
| 76:3 | | We showed him the two paths, then he is either appreciative, or unappreciative. |
| 76:4 | | We prepared for the disbelievers chains, shackles, and a blazing Hell. |
| 76:5 | | As for the virtuous, they will drink from cups spiced with nectar. |
| 76:6 | | A spring that is reserved for GOD's servants; it will gush out as they will. |
| 76:7 | | They fulfill their pledges, and reverence a day that is extremely difficult. |
| 76:8 | | They donate their favorite food to the poor, the orphan, and the captive. |
| 76:9 | | "We feed you for the sake of GOD; we expect no reward from you, nor thanks. |
| 76:10 | | "We fear from our Lord a day that is full of misery and trouble." |
| 76:11 | | Consequently, GOD protects them from the evils of that day, and rewards them with joy and contentment. |
| 76:12 | | He rewards them for their steadfastness with Paradise, and silk. |
| 76:13 | | They relax therein on luxurious furnishings. They suffer neither the heat of the sun, nor any cold. |
| 76:14 | | The shade covers them therein, and the fruits are brought within reach. |
| 76:15 | | They are served drinks in silver containers and cups that are translucent. |
| 76:16 | | Translucent cups, though made of silver; they rightly deserved all this. |
| 76:17 | | They enjoy drinks of delicious flavors. |
| 76:18 | | From a spring therein known as "Salsabeel." |
| 76:19 | | Serving them will be immortal servants. When you see them, they will look like scattered pearls. |
| 76:20 | | Wherever you look, you will see bliss, and a wonderful dominion. |
| 76:21 | | On them will be clothes of green velvet, satin, and silver ornaments. Their Lord will provide them with pure drinks. |
| 76:22 | | This is the reward that awaits you, for your efforts have been appreciated. |
| 76:23 | | We have revealed to you this Quran; a special revelation from us. |
| 76:24 | | You shall steadfastly carry out your Lord's commandments, and do not obey any sinful disbeliever among them. |
| 76:25 | | And commemorate the name of your Lord day and night. |
| 76:26 | | During the night, fall prostrate before Him, and glorify Him many a long night. |
| 76:27 | | These people are preoccupied with this fleeting life, while disregarding - just ahead of them - a heavy day. |
| 76:28 | | We created them, and established them, and, whenever we will, we can substitute others in their place. |
| 76:29 | | This is a reminder: whoever wills shall choose the path to his Lord. |
| 76:30 | | Whatever you will is in accordance with GOD's will. GOD is Omniscient, Wise. |
| 76:31 | | He admits whomever He wills into His mercy. As for the transgressors, He has prepared for them a painful retribution. |
