Chapter 76, 31 verses
In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Has there not been over man a period of time, when he was not a thing worth mentioning?
بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَٰنِ الرَّحِيمِ هَلْ أَتَىٰ عَلَى الْإِنسَانِ حِينٌ مِّنَ الدَّهْرِ لَمْ يَكُن شَيْئًا مَّذْكُورًا
Ist (nicht) über den Menschen eine Spanne der endlosen Zeit gekommen, in der er nichts Nennenswertes ist?
There surely came over man a period of time when he was a thing not worth mentioning.
Verily, We have created man from Nutfah (drops) of mixed semen (sexual discharge of man and woman), in order to try him: so We made him hearer and seer.
إِنَّا خَلَقْنَا الْإِنسَانَ مِن نُّطْفَةٍ أَمْشَاجٍ نَّبْتَلِيهِ فَجَعَلْنَاهُ سَمِيعًا بَصِيرًا
Wir haben den Menschen ja aus einem Samentropfen, einem Gemisch erschaffen, (um) ihn zu prüfen. Und so haben Wir ihn mit Gehör und Augenlicht versehen.
Surely We have created man from a small life - germ uniting (itself): We mean to try him, so We have made him hearing, seeing.
Verily, We showed him the way, whether he be grateful or ungrateful.
إِنَّا هَدَيْنَاهُ السَّبِيلَ إِمَّا شَاكِرًا وَإِمَّا كَفُورًا
Wir haben ihn ja den (rechten) Weg geleitet, ob er nun dankbar oder undankbar sein mag.
Surely We have shown him the way: he may be thankful or unthankful.
Verily, We have prepared for the disbelievers iron chains, iron collars, and a blazing Fire.
إِنَّا أَعْتَدْنَا لِلْكَافِرِينَ سَلَاسِلَ وَأَغْلَالًا وَسَعِيرًا
Wir haben ja für die Ungläubigen Ketten und Fesseln und eine Feuerglut bereitet.
Surely We have prepared for the unbelievers chains and shackles and a burning fire.
Verily,, the Abrar (the pious believers of Islamic Monotheism), shall drink of a cup mixed with (water from a spring in Paradise called) Kafur
إِنَّ الْأَبْرَارَ يَشْرَبُونَ مِن كَأْسٍ كَانَ مِزَاجُهَا كَافُورًا
Gewiß, die Frommen trinken aus einem Becher, dessen Beimischung Kampfer ist,
Surely the righteous shall drink of a cup the admixture of which is camphor
A spring wherefrom the slaves of Allah will drink, causing it to gush forth abundantly.
عَيْنًا يَشْرَبُ بِهَا عِبَادُ اللَّهِ يُفَجِّرُونَهَا تَفْجِيرًا
aus einer Quelle, aus der Allahs Diener trinken, die sie sprudelnd hervorströmen lassen.
A fountain from which the servants of Allah shall drink; they make it to flow a (goodly) flowing forth.
They (are those who) fulfil (their) vows, and they fear a Day whose evil will be wide-spreading.
يُوفُونَ بِالنَّذْرِ وَيَخَافُونَ يَوْمًا كَانَ شَرُّهُ مُسْتَطِيرًا
Sie erfüllen das Gelübde und fürchten einen Tag, dessen Übel sich wie im Flug ausbreitet,
They fulfill vows and fear a day the evil of which shall be spreading far and wide.
And they give food, inspite of their love for it (or for the love of Him), to the Miskin (the poor), the orphan, and the captive
وَيُطْعِمُونَ الطَّعَامَ عَلَىٰ حُبِّهِ مِسْكِينًا وَيَتِيمًا وَأَسِيرًا
und sie geben - obwohl man sie liebt - Speise zu essen einem Armen, einer Waisen und einem Gefangenen:
And they give food out of love for Him to the poor and the orphan and the captive:
(Saying): "We feed you seeking Allah's Countenance only. We wish for no reward, nor thanks from you.
إِنَّمَا نُطْعِمُكُمْ لِوَجْهِ اللَّهِ لَا نُرِيدُ مِنكُمْ جَزَاءً وَلَا شُكُورًا
"Wir speisen euch nur um Allahs Angesicht willen. Wir wollen von euch weder Belohnung noch Dank.
We only feed you for Allah's sake; we desire from you neither reward nor thanks:
"Verily, We fear from our Lord a Day, hard and distressful, that will make the faces look horrible (from extreme dislike to it)."
إِنَّا نَخَافُ مِن رَّبِّنَا يَوْمًا عَبُوسًا قَمْطَرِيرًا
Wir fürchten ja von unserem Herrn einen Tag, der düster blicken läßt, einen unheilvollen."
Surely we fear from our Lord a stern, distressful day.
So Allah saved them from the evil of that Day, and gave them Nadrah (a light of beauty) and joy.
فَوَقَاهُمُ اللَّهُ شَرَّ ذَٰلِكَ الْيَوْمِ وَلَقَّاهُمْ نَضْرَةً وَسُرُورًا
So bewahrt sie Allah vor dem Übel jenes Tages und wird ihnen strahlendes Glück und Freude darbieten
Therefore Allah win guard them from the evil of that day and cause them to meet with ease and happiness;
And their recompense shall be Paradise, and silken garments, because they were patient.
وَجَزَاهُم بِمَا صَبَرُوا جَنَّةً وَحَرِيرًا
und ihnen vergelten, daß sie standhaft gewesen sind, mit einem Garten und mit Seide,
And reward them, because they were patient, with garden and silk,
Reclining therein on raised thrones, they will see there neither the excessive heat of the sun, nor the excessive bitter cold, (as in Paradise there is no sun and no moon).
مُّتَّكِئِينَ فِيهَا عَلَى الْأَرَائِكِ ۖ لَا يَرَوْنَ فِيهَا شَمْسًا وَلَا زَمْهَرِيرًا
worin sie sich auf überdachten Liegen lehnen, und worin sie weder (heiße) Sonne noch bittere Kälte wahrnehmen werden.
Reclining therein on raised couches, they shall find therein neither (the severe heat of) the sun nor intense cold.
And the shade thereof is close upon them, and the bunches of fruit thereof will hang low within their reach.
وَدَانِيَةً عَلَيْهِمْ ظِلَالُهَا وَذُلِّلَتْ قُطُوفُهَا تَذْلِيلًا
Nahe über ihnen sind seine Schatten, und seine Früchte sind ihnen (zum Pflücken) sehr gefügig gemacht.
And close down upon them (shall be) its shadows, and its fruits shall be made near (to them), being easy to reach.
And amongst them will be passed round vessels of silver and cups of crystal -
وَيُطَافُ عَلَيْهِم بِآنِيَةٍ مِّن فِضَّةٍ وَأَكْوَابٍ كَانَتْ قَوَارِيرَا
Herumgereicht werden ihnen Gefäße aus Silber und Trinkschalen, die (wie) aus Glas sind,
And there shall be made to go round about them vessels of silver and goblets which are of glass,
Crystal-clear, made of silver. They will determine the measure thereof (according to their wishes).
قَوَارِيرَ مِن فِضَّةٍ قَدَّرُوهَا تَقْدِيرًا
Gläser aus Silber, die sie im rechten Maß bemessen.
(Transparent as) glass, made of silver; they have measured them according to a measure.
And they will be given to drink there of a cup (of wine) mixed with Zanjabil (ginger),
وَيُسْقَوْنَ فِيهَا كَأْسًا كَانَ مِزَاجُهَا زَنجَبِيلًا
Und zu trinken gegeben wird ihnen darin ein Becher, dessen Beimischung Ingwer ist,
And they shall be made to drink therein a cup the admixture of which shall be ginger,
A spring there, called Salsabil.
عَيْنًا فِيهَا تُسَمَّىٰ سَلْسَبِيلًا
aus einer Quelle darin, die Salsabil genannt wird.
(Of) a fountain therein which is named Salsabil.
And round about them will (serve) boys of everlasting youth. If you see them, you would think them scattered pearls.
۞ وَيَطُوفُ عَلَيْهِمْ وِلْدَانٌ مُّخَلَّدُونَ إِذَا رَأَيْتَهُمْ حَسِبْتَهُمْ لُؤْلُؤًا مَّنثُورًا
Und unter ihnen gehen ewig junge Knaben umher. Wenn du sie siehst, hältst du sie für ausgestreute Perlen.
And round about them shall go youths never altering in age; when you see them you will think them to be scattered pearls.
And when you look there (in Paradise), you will see a delight (that cannot be imagined), and a great dominion.
وَإِذَا رَأَيْتَ ثَمَّ رَأَيْتَ نَعِيمًا وَمُلْكًا كَبِيرًا
Und wenn du dort hinsiehst, wirst du Wonne und ein großes Reich sehen.
And when you see there, you shall see blessings and a great kingdom.
Their garments will be of fine green silk, and gold embroidery. They will be adorned with bracelets of silver, and their Lord will give them a pure drink.
عَالِيَهُمْ ثِيَابُ سُندُسٍ خُضْرٌ وَإِسْتَبْرَقٌ ۖ وَحُلُّوا أَسَاوِرَ مِن فِضَّةٍ وَسَقَاهُمْ رَبُّهُمْ شَرَابًا طَهُورًا
Auf ihnen werden grüne Gewänder aus Seidenbrokat sein und schwerer Brokat, und geschmückt werden sie sein mit Armreifen aus Silber. Und zu trinken wird ihr Herr ihnen ein reines" Getränk geben.
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.
(And it will be said to them): "Verily, this is a reward for you, and your endeavour has been accepted."
إِنَّ هَٰذَا كَانَ لَكُمْ جَزَاءً وَكَانَ سَعْيُكُم مَّشْكُورًا
Dies ist ja der Lohn für euch, und euer Bemühen wird gedankt sein.
Surely this is a reward for you, and your striving shall be recompensed.
Verily, it is We Who have sent down the Qur'an to you (O Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم) by stages.
إِنَّا نَحْنُ نَزَّلْنَا عَلَيْكَ الْقُرْآنَ تَنزِيلًا
Gewiß, Wir sind es, die Wir dir den Qur'an offenbart, ja offenbart haben.
Surely We Ourselves have revealed the Quran to you revealing (it) in portions.
Therefore be patient (O Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم) with constancy to the Command of your Lord (Allah, by doing your duty to Him and by conveying His Message to mankind), and obey neither a sinner nor a among them.
فَاصْبِرْ لِحُكْمِ رَبِّكَ وَلَا تُطِعْ مِنْهُمْ آثِمًا أَوْ كَفُورًا
So sei standhaft in Bezug auf das Urteil deines Herrn, und gehorche von ihnen keinem Sündhaften oder sehr Undankbaren.
Therefore wait patiently for the command of your Lord, and obey not from among them a sinner or an ungrateful one.
And remember the Name of your Lord every morning and afternoon [i.e. offering of the Morning (Fajr), Zuhr, and 'Asr prayers].
وَاذْكُرِ اسْمَ رَبِّكَ بُكْرَةً وَأَصِيلًا
Und gedenke des Namens deines Herrn morgens und abends,
And glorify the name of your Lord morning and evening.
And during night, prostrate yourself to Him (i.e. the offering of Maghrib and 'Isha' prayers), and glorify Him a long night through (i.e. Tahajjud prayer).
وَمِنَ اللَّيْلِ فَاسْجُدْ لَهُ وَسَبِّحْهُ لَيْلًا طَوِيلًا
und in (einem Teil) der Nacht, da wirf dich vor Ihm nieder und preise Ihn lange Zeit zur Nacht.
And during part of the night adore Him, and give glory to Him (a) long (part of the) night.
Verily, these (disbelievers) love the present life of this world, and put behind them a heavy Day (that will be hard).
إِنَّ هَٰؤُلَاءِ يُحِبُّونَ الْعَاجِلَةَ وَيَذَرُونَ وَرَاءَهُمْ يَوْمًا ثَقِيلًا
Diese da lieben ja das schnell Eintreffende und lassen hinter sich einen schwer lastenden Tag.
Surely these love the transitory and neglect a grievous day before them.
It is We Who created them, and We have made them of strong built. And when We will, We can replace them with others like them with a complete replacement.
نَّحْنُ خَلَقْنَاهُمْ وَشَدَدْنَا أَسْرَهُمْ ۖ وَإِذَا شِئْنَا بَدَّلْنَا أَمْثَالَهُمْ تَبْدِيلًا
Wir doch haben sie erschaffen und ihren Körperbau vollendet. Und wenn Wir wollen, tauschen Wir sie durch andere ihresgleichen aus.
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.
Verily, this (Verse of the Qur'an) is an admonition, so whosoever wills, let him take a Path to his Lord (Allah).
إِنَّ هَٰذِهِ تَذْكِرَةٌ ۖ فَمَن شَاءَ اتَّخَذَ إِلَىٰ رَبِّهِ سَبِيلًا
Gewiß, dies ist eine Erinnerung; wer nun will, nimmt (so diesen) einen Weg zu seinem Herrn.
Surely this is a reminder, so whoever pleases takes to his Lord a way.
But you cannot will, unless Allah wills. Verily, Allah is Ever All-Knowing, All-Wise.
وَمَا تَشَاءُونَ إِلَّا أَن يَشَاءَ اللَّهُ ۚ إِنَّ اللَّهَ كَانَ عَلِيمًا حَكِيمًا
Und ihr könnt nicht(s) wollen, außer daß Allah (es) will. Gewiß, Allah ist All wissend und All weise.
And you do not please except that Allah please, surely Allah is Knowing, Wise;
He will admit to His Mercy whom He wills and as for the Zalimun - (polytheists, wrong-doers) He has prepared a painful torment.
يُدْخِلُ مَن يَشَاءُ فِي رَحْمَتِهِ ۚ وَالظَّالِمِينَ أَعَدَّ لَهُمْ عَذَابًا أَلِيمًا
Er läßt, wen Er will, in Seine Barmherzigkeit eingehen. Und die Ungerechten, für sie hat Er schmerzhafte Strafe bereitet.
He makes whom He pleases to enter into His mercy; and (as for) the unjust, He has prepared for them a painful chastisement.