| | Ahmed Ali rendition of Surah Man(al-Insan)
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| 76:1 | | WAS THERE NOT a time in the life of man when he was not even a mentionable thing |
| 76:2 | | Verily We created man from a sperm yoked (to the ovum) to bring out his real substance, then gave him hearing and sight |
| 76:3 | | We surely showed him the way that he may either be grateful or deny |
| 76:4 | | We have prepared for unbelievers chains and collars and a blazing fire |
| 76:5 | | Surely the devotees will drink cups flavoured with palm blossom |
| 76:6 | | From a spring of which the votaries of God will drink and make it flow in abundance |
| 76:7 | | Those who fulfil their vows and fear the Day whose evil shall be diffused far and wide |
| 76:8 | | And feed the needy for the love of Him, and the orphans and the captives |
| 76:9 | | (Saying): "We feed you for the sake of God, desiring neither recompense nor thanks |
| 76:10 | | We fear the dismal day calamitous from our Lord." |
| 76:11 | | So God will protect them from the evil of that day, and grant them happiness and joy |
| 76:12 | | And reward them for their perseverence Paradise and silken robes |
| 76:13 | | Where they will recline on couches feeling neither heat of the sun nor intense cold |
| 76:14 | | The shadows will bend over them, and low will hang the clusters of grapes |
| 76:15 | | Passed round will be silver flagons and goblets made of glass |
| 76:16 | | And crystal clear bottles of silver, of which they will determine the measure themselves |
| 76:17 | | There will they drink a cup flavoured with ginge |
| 76:18 | | From a spring by the name of Ever-flowing-Salsabil |
| 76:19 | | And boys of everlasting youth will go about attending them. Looking at them you would think that they were pearls dispersed |
| 76:20 | | When you look around, you will see delights and great dominion |
| 76:21 | | On their bodies will be garments of the finest green silk and brocade, and they will be adorned with bracelets of silver; and their Lord will give them a purest draught to drink |
| 76:22 | | "This in truth is your recompense, and acceptance of your endeavours." |
| 76:23 | | We have revealed the Qur'an to you gradually |
| 76:24 | | So wait for your Lord's command, and do not follow any sinner or disbeliever among them |
| 76:25 | | Meditate upon the name of your Lord morning and evening |
| 76:26 | | And bow in homage part of the night, and glorify Him far into the night |
| 76:27 | | Surely men love what hastes away and forget the grievous day (ahead) |
| 76:28 | | We created them and fixed their bones and joints; and We could replace them when We like with others like them |
| 76:29 | | This surely is a reminder: Therefore whosoever desires may take the way to his Lord |
| 76:30 | | But you will not desire except as God wills. Verily He is all-knowing and all-wise |
| 76:31 | | He admits whosoever He will to His benevolence. But for the evil-doers He has prepared a painful punishment |
