Al�Insaan

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

1 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?

Saheeh International

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

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 ?

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

2 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.

Saheeh International

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

Pickthall

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

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

3 Verily, We showed him the way, whether he be grateful or ungrateful.

Saheeh International

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

Pickthall

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

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

4 Verily, We have prepared for the disbelievers iron chains, iron collars, and a blazing Fire.

Saheeh International

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

Pickthall

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

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

5 Verily,, the Abrar (the pious believers of Islamic Monotheism), shall drink of a cup mixed with (water from a spring in Paradise called) Kafur

Saheeh International

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

Pickthall

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

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

6 A spring wherefrom the slaves of Allah will drink, causing it to 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].

Pickthall

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

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

7 They (are those who) fulfil (their) vows, and they fear a Day whose evil will be wide-spreading.

Saheeh International

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

Pickthall

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

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

8 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

Saheeh International

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

Pickthall

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

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

9 (Saying): "We feed you seeking Allah's Countenance 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.

Pickthall

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

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

10 "Verily, We fear from our Lord a Day, hard and distressful, that will make the faces look horrible (from extreme dislike to it)."

Saheeh International

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

Pickthall

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

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

11 So Allah saved them from the evil of that Day, and gave them Nadrah (a light of beauty) and joy.

Saheeh International

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

Pickthall

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

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

12 And their recompense shall be Paradise, and silken garments, because they were patient.

Saheeh International

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

Pickthall

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

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

13 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).

Saheeh International

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

Pickthall

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

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

14 And the shade thereof is close upon them, and the bunches of fruit thereof will hang low within their reach.

Saheeh International

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

Pickthall

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

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

15 And amongst them will be passed round vessels of silver and cups of crystal -

Saheeh International

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

Pickthall

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

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

16 Crystal-clear, made of silver. They will determine the measure thereof (according to their wishes).

Saheeh International

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

Pickthall

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

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

17 And they will be given to drink there of a cup (of wine) mixed with Zanjabil (ginger),

Saheeh International

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

Pickthall

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

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

18 A spring there, called Salsabil.

Saheeh International

18 [From] a fountain within Paradise named Salsabeel.

Pickthall

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

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

19 And round about them will (serve) boys of everlasting youth. If you see them, you would think them 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.

Pickthall

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

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

20 And when you look there (in Paradise), you will see a delight (that cannot be imagined), and a great dominion.

Saheeh International

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

Pickthall

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

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

21 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.

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.

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.

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

22 (And it will be said to them): "Verily, this is a reward for you, and your endeavour has been accepted."

Saheeh International

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

Pickthall

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

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

23 Verily, it is We Who have sent down the Qur'an to you (O Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم) by stages.

Saheeh International

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

Pickthall

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

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

24 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 disbeliever among them.

Saheeh International

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

Pickthall

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

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

25 And remember the Name of your Lord every morning and afternoon [i.e. offering of the Morning (Fajr), Zuhr, and 'Asr prayers].

Saheeh International

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

Pickthall

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

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

26 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).

Saheeh International

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

Pickthall

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

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

27 Verily, these (disbelievers) love the present life of this world, and put behind them a heavy Day (that will be hard).

Saheeh International

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

Pickthall

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

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

28 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.

Saheeh International

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

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.

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

29 Verily, this (Verse of the Qur'an) is an admonition, so whosoever wills, let him take a Path to his Lord (Allah).

Saheeh International

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

Pickthall

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

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

30 But you cannot will, unless Allah wills. Verily, Allah is Ever All-Knowing, All-Wise.

Saheeh International

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

Pickthall

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

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

31 He will admit to His Mercy whom He wills and as for the Zalimun - (polytheists, wrong-doers) He has prepared a painful torment.

Saheeh International

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

Pickthall

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