076 Al-Insaan

Indeed, We created man from a drop of mixed fluids[2], in order to test him. So We gave him hearing and sight.

Translation notes: [2] A combination of male and female gametes (sperm and egg) which form the zygote after fertilization in the womb.

Indeed, We showed him the way, whether he is grateful or ungrateful.

We have surely prepared for the disbelievers chains, shackles, and a Blazing Fire.

Indeed, the righteous will drink from a cup [of wine] flavored with camphor[3],

Translation notes: [3] "Kāfoor": a sweet-scent spring in Paradise.

a spring from which Allah’s slaves will drink, which will flow as they wish.

They fulfill their vows and fear a Day whose evil will spread far and wide,

and they give food, despite their love for it[4], to the needy, the orphans, and the captives,

Translation notes: [4] Or "out of love for Him (Allah)".

[saying to themselves] “We feed you only for the sake of Allah; we seek from you neither reward nor gratitude.

We fear from our Lord a grim and distressful Day.”

So Allah will protect them from the evil of that Day, and will grant them radiance and delight,

and will reward them for their perseverance with Paradise and garments of silk.

They will recline therein on adorned couches; neither feeling scorching heat[5] nor freezing cold.

Translation notes: [5] i.e., the sun.

with shady branches spread above them, and clusters of fruit will be made within their reach.

They will be served frequently with silver vessels and crystal cups,

crystalline goblets of silver, filled precisely as desired.

They will be given a glass [of wine] flavored with ginger

from a spring therein called Salsabīl.

They will be served by eternal young boys; if you see them, you would think that they are scattered pearls.

If you were to look around, you would see bliss and a vast dominion.

They will be dressed in garments of fine green silk and rich brocade, and will be adorned with bracelets of silver, and their Lord will give them a pure drink.

[And they will be told,] “Indeed, this is your reward, and your efforts have been appreciated.”

Indeed, it is We Who have sent down the Qur’an to you in stages.

So be patient with your Lord’s decree, and do not obey any sinner or disbeliever from among them.

And remember the Name of your Lord morning and evening[6],

Translation notes: [6] This and the next verse refer to the five daily prayers: here it refers to the dawn prayer, then the noon and afternoon prayers.

and prostrate to Him at night, and glorify Him at length by night[7].

Translation notes: [7] It refers to the sunset and night prayers.

Indeed, these [pagans] love this fleeting life and pay no heed to a heavy Day ahead of them.

It is We Who created them and strengthened their build. If We will, We can replace them with others like them.

Indeed, this is a reminder; so let anyone who wills may take a way to his Lord.

But you cannot will unless Allah wills. Indeed, Allah is All-Knowing, All-Wise.

He admits whom He wills into His mercy, but for the wrongdoers He has prepared a painful punishment.