| | T.B.Irving rendition of Surah Man(al-Insan)
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| 76:1 | | Has a period in [this) age not come over (every) man when he was nothing worth mentioning? |
| 76:2 | | We have created man from a drop of semen [forming] cells so We might test him; thus We made him alert, observant. |
| 76:3 | | We have guided him along the [right] path, whether he is thankful or thankless. |
| 76:4 | | We have prepared chains, shackles and a Blaze for disbelievers! |
| 76:5 | | The virtuous will drink from a cup which will be mixed with camphor, |
| 76:6 | | a freely gushing spring where God´s servants will drink. |
| 76:7 | | They [always] keep their word, and fear a day whose evil tends to spread around. |
| 76:8 | | They offer food to the needy, the orphan and the captive out of love for Him: |
| 76:9 | | "We are only feeding you for God´s sake. We want no reward from you nor any thanks. |
| 76:10 | | We fear a gloomy, dismal day from our Lord." |
| 76:11 | | God will shield them from that day´s evil, and procure them splendor and happiness. |
| 76:12 | | Their compensation for being patient will be a garden and silk (clothing], |
| 76:13 | | relaxing on couches there where they will see neither sun nor any frost. |
| 76:14 | | Close over them will hang its awnings, while its clusters of fruit will droop low. |
| 76:15 | | Silver pitchers will be passed around them, and glasses made from crystal, |
| 76:16 | | crystal [set] with silver, which they will measure out just as they please, |
| 76:17 | | and be allowed to drink from them a cup flavored with ginger, |
| 76:18 | | [from] a spring there that is called Nectar. |
| 76:19 | | Immortal youths will stroll around them; whenever you see them, you will reckon they are scattered pearls. |
| 76:20 | | Wherever you look, you will see bliss and vast control. |
| 76:21 | | They will wear clothing made from green brocade and cloth of gold, and will be dressed up with silver bracelets, while their Lord will offer them a pure drink: |
| 76:22 | | "This is your reward, for your effort has been appreciated." |
| 76:23 | | It is We Who have sent the Quran down to you as a revelation |
| 76:24 | | so be patient concerning your Lord´s decision and do not obey any wicked or ungrateful person among them. |
| 76:25 | | Remember your Lord´s name both in the early morning and late afternoon, |
| 76:26 | | and during the night; bow down on your knees before Him and glorify Him all night long. |
| 76:27 | | Those people love a fleeting show, and leave a heavy day behind them. |
| 76:28 | | We too have created them and strengthened their sinews. Whenever We wish, We will replace them with others like them in exchange. |
| 76:29 | | This is merely a Reminder; anyone who wishes, may adopt a way to [meet] his Lord. |
| 76:30 | | Anything you (all) wish is only if God so wishes too; God is Aware, Wise! |
| 76:31 | | He will admit anyone He wishes into His mercy, while He has prepared painful torment for wrongdoers. |
