Al-Insan
In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful
Hath there come upon man (ever) any
period of time in which he was a thing unremembered? (1)
Lo! We create man from a drop of
thickened fluid to test him; so We make him hearing,
knowing. (2)
Lo! We have shown him the way, whether
he be grateful or disbelieving. (3)
Lo! We have prepared for disbelievers
manacles and carcans and a raging fire. (4)
Lo! the righteous shall drink of a cup
whereof the mixture is of water of Kafur, (5)
A spring wherefrom the slaves of Allah
drink, making it gush forth abundantly, (6)
(Because) they perform the vow and
fear a day whereof the evil is wide-spreading, (7)
And feed with food the needy wretch,
the orphan and the prisoner, for love of Him, (8)
(Saying): We feed you, for the sake of
Allah only. We wish for no reward nor thanks from you;
(9)
Lo! we fear from our Lord a day of
frowning and of fate. (10)
Therefor Allah hath warded off from
them the evil of that day, and hath made them find
brightness and joy; (11)
And hath awarded them for all that
they endured, a Garden and silk attire; (12)
Reclining therein upon couches, they
will find there neither (heat of) a sun nor bitter cold.
(13)
The shade thereof is close upon them
and the clustered fruits thereof bow down. (14)
Goblets of silver are brought round
for them, and beakers (as) of glass (15)
(Bright as) glass but (made) of
silver, which they (themselves) have measured to the
measure (of their deeds). (16)
There are they watered with a cup
whereof the mixture is of Zanjabil, (17)
The water of a spring therein, named
Salsabil. (18)
There, serve them youths of ever
lasting youths, whom, when thou seest, thou wouldst take
for scattered pearls. (19)
When thou seest, thou wilt see there
bliss and high estate. (20)
Their raiment will be fine green silk
and gold embroidery. Bracelets of silver will they wear.
Their Lord will slake their thirst with a pure drink.
(21)
(And it will be said unto them): Lo!
this is a reward for you. Your endeavour (upon earth)
hath found acceptance. (22)
Lo! We, even We, have revealed unto
thee the Qur'an, a revelation; (23)
So submit patiently to thy Lord's
command, and obey not of them any guilty one or
disbeliever. (24)
Remember the name of thy Lord at morn
and evening. (25)
And worship Him (a portion) of the
night. And glorify Him through the livelong night. (26)
Lo! these love fleeting life, and put
behind them (the remembrance of) a grievous day. (27)
We, even We, created them, and
strengthened their frame. And when We will, We can
replace them, bringing others like them in their stead.
(28)
Lo! this is an Admonishment, that
whosoever will may choose a way unto his Lord. (29)
Yet ye will not, unless Allah willeth.
Lo! Allah is Knower, Wise. (30)
He maketh whom He will to enter His
mercy, and for evil-doers hath prepared a painful doom.
(31)