76:1  Has there not been over man a period of time, when he was not a thing worth mentioning

76:2  Verily, We have created man from Nutfah Amshaj, in order to try him, so, We made him hearer and seer.

76:3  Verily, We guided him to the way, whether he be grateful or ungrateful.

76:4  Verily, We have prepared for the disbelievers iron chains, iron collars, and Sa`ir.

76:5  Verily, the Abrar (righteous believers) shall drink of a cup mixed with Kafur.

76:6  A spring wherefrom the servants of Allah will drink, causing it to gush forth abundantly.

76:7  They fulfill (their) vows, and they fear a Day whose evil will be wide-spreading.

76:8  And they give food, inspite of their love for it, to the poor, the orphan and the captive,

76:9  (Saying): "We feed you seeking Allah's Face only. We wish for no reward, nor thanks from you."

76:10  "Verily, We fear from our Lord a Day that is `Abus and Qamtarir."

76:11  So, Allah saved them from the evil of that Day, and gave them Nadrah (a light of beauty) and joy.

76:12  And their recompense shall be Paradise, and silken garments, because they were patient.

76:13  Reclining therein on raised couches, they will see there neither the excessive heat, nor the excessive cold.

76:14  And the shade thereof is close upon them, and the bunches of fruit thereof will hang low within their reach.

76:15  And among them will be passed round vessels of silver and cups of crystal --

76:16  (Qawarir) Crystal-clear, made of silver. They will determine the measure thereof.

76:17  And they will be given to drink there of a cup (of wine) mixed with Zanjabil (ginger),

76:18  A spring there, called Salsabil.

76:19  And round about them will (serve) boys of everlasting youth. If you see them, you would think them scattered pearls.

76:20  And when you look there (in Paradise), you will see a delight (that cannot be imagined), and a great dominion.

76:21  Their garments will be of fine green silk, and Istabraq. They will be adorned with bracelets of silver, and their Lord will give them a purifying drink.

76:22  (And it will be said to them): "Verily, this is a reward for you, and your endeavor has been accepted."

76:23  Verily, it is We Who have sent down the Qur'an to you by stages.

76:24  Therefore be patient with constancy to the command of your Lord, and obey neither a sinner nor a disbeliever among them.

76:25  And remember the Name of your Lord every morning and afternoon.

76:26  And during the night, prostrate yourself to Him, and glorify Him a long night through.

76:27  Verily, these love the present life of this world, and put behind them a heavy Day.

76:28  It is We Who created them, and We have made them of strong build. And when We will, We can replace them with others like them with a complete replacement.

76:29  Verily, this is an admonition, so whosoever wills, let him take a path to his Lord.

76:30  But you cannot will, unless Allah wills. Verily, Allah is Ever All-Knowing, All-Wise.

76:31  He will admit to His mercy whom He wills and as for the wrongdoers -- He has prepared a painful torment.