Al Insaan

Shakir

1 There surely came over man a period of time when he was a thing not worth mentioning.

Pickthall

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 ?

Saheeh International

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

Shakir

2 Surely We have created man from a small life - germ uniting (itself): We mean to try him, so We have made him hearing, seeing.

Pickthall

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

Saheeh International

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

Shakir

3 Surely We have shown him the way: he may be thankful or unthankful.

Pickthall

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

Saheeh International

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

Shakir

4 Surely We have prepared for the unbelievers chains and shackles and a burning fire.

Pickthall

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

Saheeh International

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

Shakir

5 Surely the righteous shall drink of a cup the admixture of which is camphor

Pickthall

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

Saheeh International

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

Shakir

6 A fountain from which the servants of Allah shall drink; they make it to flow a (goodly) flowing forth.

Pickthall

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

Saheeh International

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

Shakir

7 They fulfill vows and fear a day the evil of which shall be spreading far and wide.

Pickthall

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

Saheeh International

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

Shakir

8 And they give food out of love for Him to the poor and the orphan and the captive:

Pickthall

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

Saheeh International

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

Shakir

9 We only feed you for Allah's sake; we desire from you neither reward nor thanks:

Pickthall

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

Saheeh International

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

Shakir

10 Surely we fear from our Lord a stern, distressful day.

Pickthall

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

Saheeh International

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

Shakir

11 Therefore Allah win guard them from the evil of that day and cause them to meet with ease and happiness;

Pickthall

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

Saheeh International

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

Shakir

12 And reward them, because they were patient, with garden and silk,

Pickthall

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

Saheeh International

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

Shakir

13 Reclining therein on raised couches, they shall find therein neither (the severe heat of) the sun nor intense cold.

Pickthall

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

Saheeh International

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

Shakir

14 And close down upon them (shall be) its shadows, and its fruits shall be made near (to them), being easy to reach.

Pickthall

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

Saheeh International

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

Shakir

15 And there shall be made to go round about them vessels of silver and goblets which are of glass,

Pickthall

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

Saheeh International

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

Shakir

16 (Transparent as) glass, made of silver; they have measured them according to a measure.

Pickthall

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

Saheeh International

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

Shakir

17 And they shall be made to drink therein a cup the admixture of which shall be ginger,

Pickthall

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

Saheeh International

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

Shakir

18 (Of) a fountain therein which is named Salsabil.

Pickthall

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

Saheeh International

18 [From] a fountain within Paradise named Salsabeel.

Shakir

19 And round about them shall go youths never altering in age; when you see them you will think them to be scattered pearls.

Pickthall

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

Saheeh International

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

Shakir

20 And when you see there, you shall see blessings and a great kingdom.

Pickthall

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

Saheeh International

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

Shakir

21 Upon them shall be garments of fine green silk and thick silk interwoven with gold, and they shall be adorned with bracelets of silver, and their Lord shall make them drink a pure drink.

Pickthall

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.

Saheeh International

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.

Shakir

22 Surely this is a reward for you, and your striving shall be recompensed.

Pickthall

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

Saheeh International

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

Shakir

23 Surely We Ourselves have revealed the Quran to you revealing (it) in portions.

Pickthall

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

Saheeh International

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

Shakir

24 Therefore wait patiently for the command of your Lord, and obey not from among them a sinner or an ungrateful one.

Pickthall

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

Saheeh International

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

Shakir

25 And glorify the name of your Lord morning and evening.

Pickthall

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

Saheeh International

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

Shakir

26 And during part of the night adore Him, and give glory to Him (a) long (part of the) night.

Pickthall

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

Saheeh International

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

Shakir

27 Surely these love the transitory and neglect a grievous day before them.

Pickthall

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

Saheeh International

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

Shakir

28 We created them and made firm their make, and when We please We will bring in their place the likes of them by a change.

Pickthall

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.

Saheeh International

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

Shakir

29 Surely this is a reminder, so whoever pleases takes to his Lord a way.

Pickthall

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

Saheeh International

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

Shakir

30 And you do not please except that Allah please, surely Allah is Knowing, Wise;

Pickthall

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

Saheeh International

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

Shakir

31 He makes whom He pleases to enter into His mercy; and (as for) the unjust, He has prepared for them a painful chastisement.

Pickthall

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

Saheeh International

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