| | Maududi rendition of Surah Man(al-Insan)
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| 76:1 | | Was there a period of time when man was not even worthy of a mention |
| 76:2 | | Verily We created man out of a drop of intermingled sperm so that We might try him, and We therefore endowed him with hearing and sight |
| 76:3 | | Surely We showed him the Right Path, regardless of whether he chooses to be thankful or unthankful (to his Lord) |
| 76:4 | | For the unbelievers, We have kept ready chains and fetters and a Blazing Fire |
| 76:5 | | The virtuous shall drink from a cup tempered with camphor water |
| 76:6 | | This will be a gushing spring wherefrom Allah´s servants shall drink wine, a spring from which they will take out channels wherever they wish |
| 76:7 | | These will be the ones who fulfil their vows and dread the Day whose woe shall be spread far and wide |
| 76:8 | | those who, for the love of Him, feed the needy, and the orphan, and the captive |
| 76:9 | | (saying): "We feed you only for Allah´s sake; we do not seek of you any recompense or thanks |
| 76:10 | | we fear from our Lord a Day that shall be long and distressful." |
| 76:11 | | So Allah shall guard them against the woe of that Day, and will procure them freshness and joy |
| 76:12 | | and will reward them for their steadfastness with Paradise and robes of silk |
| 76:13 | | There they will recline on elevated couches and will be subjected neither to the burning heat of the sun nor to bitter cold |
| 76:14 | | The shades of Paradise will bend over them, and its fruits will be brought within their easy reach |
| 76:15 | | and there shall be passed around them vessels of silver and goblets of crystal |
| 76:16 | | goblets bright as crystal but made of silver, filled to exact measure |
| 76:17 | | Therein they shall be served a cup flavoured with ginger |
| 76:18 | | drawn from a spring (in Paradise) called Salsabil |
| 76:19 | | There boys of everlasting youth shall go about attending them: when you see them, you would think that they are scattered pearls |
| 76:20 | | Whitherto you look around, you will see an abundance of bliss and the glories of a great kingdom |
| 76:21 | | They [i.e., the virtuous] shall be attired in garments of fine green silk and rich brocade and will be adorned with bracelets of silver. Their Lord will give them a pure wine to drink |
| 76:22 | | Behold, this is your recompense and your endeavour has been appreciated |
| 76:23 | | (O Prophet), indeed We have revealed the Qur´an to you in portions |
| 76:24 | | So persevere with the command of your Lord and do not pay any heed to the wicked and the unbelieving |
| 76:25 | | and remember the name of your Lord, morning and evening |
| 76:26 | | and prostrate yourself before Him at night, and extol His Glory during the long watches of the night |
| 76:27 | | Verily they love (the good of this world) that is hastily obtainable and are oblivious of the burdensome Day ahead of them |
| 76:28 | | We created them and strengthened their joints; and whenever We wish, We can change their faces entirely |
| 76:29 | | Verily this is an Exhortation; so let him who so will take a way to his Lord |
| 76:30 | | But your willing shall be of no avail until Allah Himself so wills. Surely Allah is All-Knowing, Most Wise |
| 76:31 | | He admits to His Mercy whomsoever He pleases. As for the wrong-doers, He has prepared for them a grievous chastisement |
