Time or Man

In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful.

[76:1]

Hath there come upon man (ever) any period of time in which he was a thing unremembered ?

[76:2]

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

[76:3]

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

[76:4]

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

[76:5]

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

[76:6]

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

[76:7]

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

[76:8]

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

[76:9]

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

[76:10]

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

[76:11]

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

[76:12]

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

[76:13]

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

[76:14]

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

[76:15]

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

[76:16]

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

[76:17]

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

[76:18]

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

[76:19]

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

[76:20]

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

[76:21]

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.

[76:22]

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

[76:23]

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

[76:24]

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

[76:25]

Remember the name of thy Lord at morn and evening.

[76:26]

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

[76:27]

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

[76:28]

We, even We, created them, and strengthened their frame. And when We will, We can replace them, bringing others like them in their stead.

[76:29]

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

[76:30]

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

[76:31]

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