Al Insaan

1 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 Has there [not] come upon man a period of time when he was not a thing [even] mentioned?

2 Lo! We create man from a drop of thickened fluid to test him; so We make him hearing, knowing.

2 Indeed, We created man from a sperm - drop mixture that We may try him; and We made him hearing and seeing.

3 Lo! We have shown him the way, whether he be grateful or disbelieving.

3 Indeed, We guided him to the way, be he grateful or be he ungrateful.

4 Lo! We have prepared for disbelievers manacles and carcans and a raging fire.

4 Indeed, We have prepared for the disbelievers chains and shackles and a blaze.

5 Lo! the righteous shall drink of a cup whereof the mixture is of Kafur,

5 Indeed, the righteous will drink from a cup [of wine] whose mixture is of Kafur,

6 A spring wherefrom the slaves of Allah drink, making it gush forth abundantly,

6 A spring of which the [righteous] servants of Allah will drink; they will make it gush forth in force [and abundance].

7 (Because) they perform the vow and fear a day whereof the evil is wide - spreading,

7 They [are those who] fulfill [their] vows and fear a Day whose evil will be widespread.

8 And feed with food the needy wretch, the orphan and the prisoner, for love of Him,

8 And they give food in spite of love for it to the needy, the orphan, and the captive,

9 (Saying): We feed you, for the sake of Allah only. We wish for no reward nor thanks from you;

9 [Saying], "We feed you only for the countenance of Allah. We wish not from you reward or gratitude.

10 Lo! we fear from our Lord a day of frowning and of fate.

10 Indeed, We fear from our Lord a Day austere and distressful."

11 Therefor Allah hath warded off from them the evil of that day, and hath made them find brightness and joy;

11 So Allah will protect them from the evil of that Day and give them radiance and happiness

12 And hath awarded them for all that they endured, a Garden and silk attire;

12 And will reward them for what they patiently endured [with] a garden [in Paradise] and silk [garments].

13 Reclining therein upon couches, they will find there neither (heat of) a sun nor bitter cold.

13 [They will be] reclining therein on adorned couches. They will not see therein any [burning] sun or [freezing] cold.

14 The shade thereof is close upon them and the clustered fruits thereof bow down.

14 And near above them are its shades, and its [fruit] to be picked will be lowered in compliance.

15 Goblets of silver are brought round for them, and beakers (as) of glass

15 And there will be circulated among them vessels of silver and cups having been [created] clear [as glass],

16 (Bright as) glass but (made) of silver, which they (themselves) have measured to the measure (of their deeds).

16 Clear glasses [made] from silver of which they have determined the measure.

17 There are they watered with a cup whereof the mixture is of Zanjabil,

17 And they will be given to drink a cup [of wine] whose mixture is of ginger

18 (The water of) a spring therein, named Salsabil.

18 [From] a fountain within Paradise named Salsabeel.

19 There wait on them immortal youths, whom, when thou seest, thou wouldst take for scattered pearls.

19 There will circulate among them young boys made eternal. When you see them, you would think them [as beautiful as] scattered pearls.

20 When thou seest, thou wilt see there bliss and high estate.

20 And when you look there [in Paradise], you will see pleasure and great dominion.

21 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 Upon the inhabitants will be green garments of fine silk and brocade. And they will be adorned with bracelets of silver, and their Lord will give them a purifying drink.

22 (And it will be said unto them): Lo! this is a reward for you. Your endeavour (upon earth) hath found acceptance.

22 [And it will be said], "Indeed, this is for you a reward, and your effort has been appreciated."

23 Lo! We, even We, have revealed unto thee the Qur'an, a revelation;

23 Indeed, it is We who have sent down to you, [O Muhammad], the Qur'an progressively.

24 So submit patiently to thy Lord's command, and obey not of them any guilty one or disbeliever.

24 So be patient for the decision of your Lord and do not obey from among them a sinner or ungrateful [disbeliever].

25 Remember the name of thy Lord at morn and evening.

25 And mention the name of your Lord [in prayer] morning and evening

26 And worship Him (a portion) of the night. And glorify Him through the livelong night.

26 And during the night prostrate to Him and exalt Him a long [part of the] night.

27 Lo! these love fleeting life, and put behind them (the remembrance of) a grievous day.

27 Indeed, these [disbelievers] love the immediate and leave behind them a grave Day.

28 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 We have created them and strengthened their forms, and when We will, We can change their likenesses with [complete] alteration.

29 Lo! this is an Admonishment, that whosoever will may choose a way unto his Lord.

29 Indeed, this is a reminder, so he who wills may take to his Lord a way.

30 Yet ye will not, unless Allah willeth. Lo! Allah is Knower, Wise.

30 And you do not will except that Allah wills. Indeed, Allah is ever Knowing and Wise.

31 He maketh whom He will to enter His mercy, and for evil - doers hath prepared a painful doom.

31 He admits whom He wills into His mercy; but the wrongdoers - He has prepared for them a painful punishment.