الانسان Al-Insan

76:1

هَلْ أَتَىٰ عَلَى ٱلْإِنسَٰنِ حِينٌۭ مِّنَ ٱلدَّهْرِ لَمْ يَكُن شَئًْۭا مَّذْكُورًا ۝١

Hal ata AAala al-insani heenunmina addahri lam yakun shay-an mathkoora

Did not there come over the human being a period of time when he was not anything worth mentioning since he didn’t even exist?!S. M. Rizvi (Explanatory)

Has there been a period of time for man when he was not anything worthy of mention?Ali Quli Qarai

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

76:2

إِنَّا خَلَقْنَا ٱلْإِنسَٰنَ مِن نُّطْفَةٍ أَمْشَاجٍۢ نَّبْتَلِيهِ فَجَعَلْنَٰهُ سَمِيعًۢا بَصِيرًا ۝٢

Inna khalaqna al-insanamin nutfatin amshajin nabtaleehi fajaAAalnahusameeAAan baseera

Then We indeed created the human being from a sperm drop mixed with ovum changing him into various forms until We made him capable of hearing the divine message and seeing God’s signs.S. M. Rizvi (Explanatory)

Indeed We created man from the drop of a mixed fluid so that We may put him to test, so We endowed with hearing and sight.Ali Quli Qarai

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

76:3

إِنَّا هَدَيْنَٰهُ ٱلسَّبِيلَ إِمَّا شَاكِرًۭا وَإِمَّا كَفُورًا ۝٣

Inna hadaynahu assabeelaimma shakiran wa-imma kafoora

After creation, We indeed guided him onto the right path; now it is entirely upon him whether he becomes thankful by following it or becomes ungrateful by ignoring it.S. M. Rizvi (Explanatory)

Indeed We have guided him to the way, be he grateful or ungrateful.Ali Quli Qarai

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

76:4

إِنَّآ أَعْتَدْنَا لِلْكَٰفِرِينَ سَلَٰسِلَا۟ وَأَغْلَٰلًۭا وَسَعِيرًا ۝٤

Inna aAAtadna lilkafireenasalasila waaghlalan wasaAAeera

As for those who ignore Our guidance, surely We have prepared chains, shackles, and a burning fire for the unbelievers.S. M. Rizvi (Explanatory)

Indeed for the faithless We have prepared chains, iron collars, and a blaze.Ali Quli Qarai

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

76:5

إِنَّ ٱلْأَبْرَارَ يَشْرَبُونَ مِن كَأْسٍۢ كَانَ مِزَاجُهَا كَافُورًا ۝٥

Inna al-abrara yashraboona min ka/sinkana mizajuha kafoora

As for those who follow Our guidance, surely the selfless righteous shall drink from a cup containing a mixture that has taste, smell and coolness of camphor,S. M. Rizvi (Explanatory)

Indeed the pious will drink from a cup seasoned with Kafur,Ali Quli Qarai

Indeed, the righteous will drink from a cup [of wine] whose mixture is of Kāfūr,Saheeh International

76:6

عَيْنًۭا يَشْرَبُ بِهَا عِبَادُ ٱللَّهِ يُفَجِّرُونَهَا تَفْجِيرًۭا ۝٦

AAaynan yashrabu biha AAibaduAllahi yufajjiroonaha tafjeera

from a fountain from which the servants of Allāh shall drink; they make it to flow as they want to flow.S. M. Rizvi (Explanatory)

a spring where Allah’s servants will drink, making it gush forth as they please.Ali Quli Qarai

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

76:7

يُوفُونَ بِٱلنَّذْرِ وَيَخَافُونَ يَوْمًۭا كَانَ شَرُّهُۥ مُسْتَطِيرًۭا ۝٧

Yoofoona binnathri wayakhafoonayawman kana sharruhu mustateera

They fulfill vows and fear the day of judgement whose evil shall be overwhelming for the evil-doers.S. M. Rizvi (Explanatory)

They fulfill their vows and fear a day whose ill will be widespread.Ali Quli Qarai

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

76:8

وَيُطْعِمُونَ ٱلطَّعَامَ عَلَىٰ حُبِّهِۦ مِسْكِينًۭا وَيَتِيمًۭا وَأَسِيرًا ۝٨

WayutAAimona attaAAamaAAala hubbihi miskeenan wayateeman waaseera

And they feed the food, despite their desire for it, to the poor, the orphan, and the captive.S. M. Rizvi (Explanatory)

For the love of Him, they feed the needy, the orphan and the prisoner,Ali Quli Qarai

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

76:9

إِنَّمَا نُطْعِمُكُمْ لِوَجْهِ ٱللَّهِ لَا نُرِيدُ مِنكُمْ جَزَآءًۭ وَلَا شُكُورًا ۝٩

Innama nutAAimukum liwajhi Allahila nureedu minkum jazaan wala shukoora

They gave away their food selflessly as if they were sayi ng, “We feed you only for Allāh’s sake; we expect neither reward nor thanks from you.S. M. Rizvi (Explanatory)

[saying,] ‘We feed you only for the sake of Allah. We desire no reward from you, nor thanks.Ali Quli Qarai

[Saying], "We feed you only for the face [i.e., approval] of Allāh. We wish not from you reward or gratitude.Saheeh International

76:10

إِنَّا نَخَافُ مِن رَّبِّنَا يَوْمًا عَبُوسًۭا قَمْطَرِيرًۭا ۝١٠

Inna nakhafu min rabbinayawman AAaboosan qamtareera

Surely we fear from our Lord a stern, distressful day when deeds with impure motives will be rejected.”S. M. Rizvi (Explanatory)

Indeed we fear a frowning and fateful day from our Lord.’Ali Quli Qarai

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

76:11

فَوَقَىٰهُمُ ٱللَّهُ شَرَّ ذَٰلِكَ ٱلْيَوْمِ وَلَقَّىٰهُمْ نَضْرَةًۭ وَسُرُورًۭا ۝١١

Fawaqahumu Allahu sharra thalikaalyawmi walaqqahum nadratan wasuroora

Therefore, Allāh guarded them against the evil of that distressful day and blessed them with ease and happiness;S. M. Rizvi (Explanatory)

So Allah saved them from that day’s ills and graced them with freshness [on this faces] and joy [in their hearts].Ali Quli Qarai

So Allāh will protect them from the evil of that Day and give them radiance and happinessSaheeh International

76:12

وَجَزَىٰهُم بِمَا صَبَرُوا۟ جَنَّةًۭ وَحَرِيرًۭا ۝١٢

Wajazahum bima sabaroojannatan wahareera

and rewarded them for their patience with a garden and silk garments,S. M. Rizvi (Explanatory)

He rewarded them for their patience with a garden and [garments of] silk,Ali Quli Qarai

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

76:13

مُّتَّكِِٔينَ فِيهَا عَلَى ٱلْأَرَآئِكِ ۖ لَا يَرَوْنَ فِيهَا شَمْسًۭا وَلَا زَمْهَرِيرًۭا ۝١٣

Muttaki-eena feeha AAala al-ara-ikila yarawna feeha shamsan wala zamhareera

reclining therein on couches, therein they shall find neither any sun nor bitter cold.S. M. Rizvi (Explanatory)

reclining therein on couches, without facing any [scorching] sun, or [biting] cold.Ali Quli Qarai

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

76:14

وَدَانِيَةً عَلَيْهِمْ ظِلَٰلُهَا وَذُلِّلَتْ قُطُوفُهَا تَذْلِيلًۭا ۝١٤

Wadaniyatan AAalayhim thilaluhawathullilat qutoofuha tathleela

They will be under trees whose branches will be closeby down upon them, and their fruits shall be made near, easily reachable to them.S. M. Rizvi (Explanatory)

Its shades will be close over them and its clusters [of fruits] will be hanging low.Ali Quli Qarai

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

76:15

وَيُطَافُ عَلَيْهِم بَِٔانِيَةٍۢ مِّن فِضَّةٍۢ وَأَكْوَابٍۢ كَانَتْ قَوَارِيرَا۠ ۝١٥

Wayutafu AAalayhim bi-aniyatinmin fiddatin waakwabin kanat qawareera

And they shall be constantly served with vessels of silver and crystal goblets;S. M. Rizvi (Explanatory)

They will be served around with vessels of silver and goblets of crystalAli Quli Qarai

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

76:16

قَوَارِيرَا۟ مِن فِضَّةٍۢ قَدَّرُوهَا تَقْدِيرًۭا ۝١٦

Qawareera min fiddatinqaddarooha taqdeera

crystals of silver which they fill according to a measure.S. M. Rizvi (Explanatory)

—crystal of silver— [from] which they will dispense in a precise measure.Ali Quli Qarai

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

76:17

وَيُسْقَوْنَ فِيهَا كَأْسًۭا كَانَ مِزَاجُهَا زَنجَبِيلًا ۝١٧

Wayusqawna feeha ka/san kanamizajuha zanjabeela

And they shall be served therein a cup whose drink shall be blended with the taste of ginger—S. M. Rizvi (Explanatory)

They will be served therein with a cup of a drink seasoned with Zanjabeel,Ali Quli Qarai

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

76:18

عَيْنًۭا فِيهَا تُسَمَّىٰ سَلْسَبِيلًۭا ۝١٨

AAaynan feeha tusammasalsabeela

a drink from fountain therein known as Salsabīl.S. M. Rizvi (Explanatory)

from a spring in it named Salsabeel.Ali Quli Qarai

[From] a fountain within it [i.e., Paradise] named Salsabeel.Saheeh International

76:19

۞ وَيَطُوفُ عَلَيْهِمْ وِلْدَٰنٌۭ مُّخَلَّدُونَ إِذَا رَأَيْتَهُمْ حَسِبْتَهُمْ لُؤْلُؤًۭا مَّنثُورًۭا ۝١٩

Wayatoofu AAalayhim wildanunmukhalladoona itha raaytahum hasibtahum lu/lu-anmanthoora

And perpetually young boys shall be at their service; when you see them, you will think of them as scattered pearls.S. M. Rizvi (Explanatory)

They will be waited upon by immortal youths, whom, were you to see them, you will suppose them to be scattered pearls.Ali Quli Qarai

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

76:20

وَإِذَا رَأَيْتَ ثَمَّ رَأَيْتَ نَعِيمًۭا وَمُلْكًۭا كَبِيرًا ۝٢٠

Wa-itha raayta thamma raaytanaAAeeman wamulkan kabeera

And when you look towards Paradise, you shall see an unutterable blessing and a great kingdom.S. M. Rizvi (Explanatory)

As you look on, you will see there bliss and a great kingdom.Ali Quli Qarai

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

76:21

عَٰلِيَهُمْ ثِيَابُ سُندُسٍ خُضْرٌۭ وَإِسْتَبْرَقٌۭ ۖ وَحُلُّوٓا۟ أَسَاوِرَ مِن فِضَّةٍۢ وَسَقَىٰهُمْ رَبُّهُمْ شَرَابًۭا طَهُورًا ۝٢١

AAaliyahum thiyabu sundusinkhudrun wa-istabraqun wahulloo asawira minfiddatin wasaqahum rabbuhum sharaban tahoora

Upon them, the selfless, righteous servants mentioned above shall be garments of fine green shining silk and ornaments of silver bracelets. And their Lord shall serve them a pure drink—S. M. Rizvi (Explanatory)

Upon them will be cloaks of green silk and brocade and they will be adorned with bracelets of silver. Their Lord will give them to drink a pure drink.Ali Quli Qarai

Upon them [i.e., 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.Saheeh International

76:22

إِنَّ هَٰذَا كَانَ لَكُمْ جَزَآءًۭ وَكَانَ سَعْيُكُم مَّشْكُورًا ۝٢٢

Inna hatha kana lakum jazaanwakana saAAyukum mashkoora

surely this is a reward for you, and your endeavour shall be recompensed.S. M. Rizvi (Explanatory)

[They will be told]: ‘This is your reward, and your efforts have been well-appreciated.’Ali Quli Qarai

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

76:23

إِنَّا نَحْنُ نَزَّلْنَا عَلَيْكَ ٱلْقُرْءَانَ تَنزِيلًۭا ۝٢٣

Inna nahnu nazzalnaAAalayka alqur-ana tanzeela

Surely it is We who have revealed the Qur’ãn to you gradually, so don’t be distressed if there is a gap between the revelations.S. M. Rizvi (Explanatory)

Indeed We have sent down to you the Quran in a gradual descent.Ali Quli Qarai

Indeed, it is We who have sent down to you, [O Muḥammad], the Qur’ān progressively.Saheeh International

76:24

فَٱصْبِرْ لِحُكْمِ رَبِّكَ وَلَا تُطِعْ مِنْهُمْ ءَاثِمًا أَوْ كَفُورًۭا ۝٢٤

Fasbir lihukmi rabbikawala tutiAA minhum athiman aw kafoora

And wait patiently for the command of your Lord and obey it, and don’t obey from among them (i.e., the opponents) a sinner or an unbeliever one.S. M. Rizvi (Explanatory)

So submit patiently to the judgement of your Lord and do not obey any sinner or ingrate from among them,Ali Quli Qarai

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

76:25

وَٱذْكُرِ ٱسْمَ رَبِّكَ بُكْرَةًۭ وَأَصِيلًۭا ۝٢٥

Wathkuri isma rabbikabukratan waaseela

And remember the name of your Lord by doing the ritual prayer in the morning and the late afternoon,S. M. Rizvi (Explanatory)

and celebrate the Name of your Lord morning and evening,Ali Quli Qarai

And mention the name of your Lord [in prayer] morning and eveningSaheeh International

76:26

وَمِنَ ٱلَّيْلِ فَٱسْجُدْ لَهُۥ وَسَبِّحْهُ لَيْلًۭا طَوِيلًا ۝٢٦

Wamina allayli fasjud lahu wasabbihhulaylan taweela

and also during part of the night do prostration to Him; and glorify Him during the long night.S. M. Rizvi (Explanatory)

and worship Him for a watch of the night and glorify Him the night long.Ali Quli Qarai

And during the night prostrate to Him and exalt [i.e., praise] Him a long [part of the] night.Saheeh International

76:27

إِنَّ هَٰٓؤُلَآءِ يُحِبُّونَ ٱلْعَاجِلَةَ وَيَذَرُونَ وَرَآءَهُمْ يَوْمًۭا ثَقِيلًۭا ۝٢٧

Inna haola-i yuhibboonaalAAajilata wayatharoona waraahum yawmanthaqeela

So don’t follow the sinners and unbelievers since they indeed love this transitory world and neglect a gloomy day of judgement before them.S. M. Rizvi (Explanatory)

Indeed they love this transitory life, and disregard a heavy day that is ahead of them.Ali Quli Qarai

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

76:28

نَّحْنُ خَلَقْنَٰهُمْ وَشَدَدْنَآ أَسْرَهُمْ ۖ وَإِذَا شِئْنَا بَدَّلْنَآ أَمْثَٰلَهُمْ تَبْدِيلًا ۝٢٨

Nahnu khalaqnahum washadadnaasrahum wa-itha shi/na baddalna amthalahumtabdeela

They seem to forget that We created them and strengthened the joints by their ligaments, and if We please, We can replace them with the likes of them in the way of replacing them.S. M. Rizvi (Explanatory)

We created them and strengthened their joints, and We will replace them with others like them whenever We like.Ali Quli Qarai

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

76:29

إِنَّ هَٰذِهِۦ تَذْكِرَةٌۭ ۖ فَمَن شَآءَ ٱتَّخَذَ إِلَىٰ رَبِّهِۦ سَبِيلًۭا ۝٢٩

Inna hathihi tathkiratun famanshaa ittakhatha ila rabbihi sabeela

This passage is indeed a reminder— so whosoever wishes to take the path to his Lord may do so.S. M. Rizvi (Explanatory)

This is indeed a reminder. So let anyone who wishes take the way toward his Lord.Ali Quli Qarai

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

76:30

وَمَا تَشَآءُونَ إِلَّآ أَن يَشَآءَ ٱللَّهُ ۚ إِنَّ ٱللَّهَ كَانَ عَلِيمًا حَكِيمًۭا ۝٣٠

Wama tashaoona illa anyashaa Allahu inna Allaha kanaAAaleeman hakeema

However, remember that you do not want anything except what Allāh wishes (i.e., your will depends on Allāh’s wish to give you free will). Verily Allāh is the Knowing, Wise.S. M. Rizvi (Explanatory)

But you will not wish unless it is willed by Allah. Indeed Allah is all-knowing, all-wise.Ali Quli Qarai

And you do not will except that Allāh wills. Indeed, Allāh is ever Knowing and Wise.Saheeh International

76:31

يُدْخِلُ مَن يَشَآءُ فِى رَحْمَتِهِۦ ۚ وَٱلظَّٰلِمِينَ أَعَدَّ لَهُمْ عَذَابًا أَلِيمًۢا ۝٣١

Yudkhilu man yashao fee rahmatihiwaththalimeena aAAadda lahum AAathabanaleema

He admits whomsoever He pleases into His mercy and Paradise, but the unjust people, well, for them He has prepared a painful chastisementS. M. Rizvi (Explanatory)

He admits whomever He wishes into His mercy, and He has prepared a painful punishment for the wrongdoers.Ali Quli Qarai

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