Surah Al-Insan (The Man) 76

Revealed 98th in the Qur'an

Read the Full Text in Modern English in the Chronological Order of Revelation with References to the Torah and the Gospel

76:1
Has a period of time come upon man when he was not [even] a mentioned thing?

76:2
Indeed, We created man from a drop [of seed] mixture so that We may test him; and We made him hearing and seeing.

76:3
Indeed, We guided him to the way, whether he may be grateful or ungrateful.

76:4
Indeed, We have prepared chains and shackles and a blaze for the disbelievers.

76:5
Indeed, the righteous will drink from a cup [of wine] whose mixture is of Kafur,

76:6
A spring of which the [righteous] servants of God will drink; they will make it gush forth in force [and abundance].

76:7
They [are those who] fulfill [their] vows and fear a Day whose evil will be widespread.

76:8
And they give food in spite of love for it to the needy, the orphan, and the captive,

76:9
[Saying], "We feed you only for the Countenance of God. We do not wish for a reward or gratitude from you.

76:10
Indeed, we fear an austere and distressful Day from our Lord."

76:11
So God will save them from the evil of that Day and meet them with radiance and happiness

76:12
And will reward them for what they patiently endured [with] a Garden [in Paradise] and silk [garments].

76:13
[They will be] reclining therein on adorned couches. They will not see any sun therein *Isaiah 60:19*Revelation 7:16, *Revelation 22:5 or cold.

76:14
And its shades are near above them, and its [fruit] will be lowered in compliance to be picked.

76:15
And vessels of silver and cups having been clear will be circulated among them,

76:16
Clear glasses from silver which they have determined the measure.

76:17
And they will be given a cup [of wine] to drink whose mixture is of ginger

76:18
[From] a fountain therein named Salsabeel.

76:19
Children made eternal will circulate among them. When you see them, you would think them [to be] scattered pearls.

76:20
And when you look there [in Paradise], you will see pleasure and a Great Kingdom.

76:21
Green garments of fine silk and brocade will be upon the inhabitants. And they will be adorned with bracelets of silver, and their Lord will give them a purifying drink.

76:22
[And it will be said], "Indeed, this is a reward for you, and your effort has been appreciated."

76:23
Indeed, it is We who have sent the Qur'an down to you progressively.

76:24
So be patient for the decision of your Lord and do not obey a sinner or ungrateful [disbeliever] from among them.

76:25
And remember the name of your Lord [in prayer] morning *Psalms 5:3, *Psalms 55:17, *Psalms 92:1 - 2 and afternoon *Acts 3:1

76:26
And prostrate to Him during the night and exalt Him for a long [part of the] night. *Psalms 92:1 - 2, *Psalms 119:55, *Luke 6:12

76:27
Indeed, these [disbelievers] love the immediate and leave a cumbersome Day behind them.

76:28
We have created them and strengthened their forms, and when We will, We can change their likenesses with [complete] alteration.

76:29
Indeed, this is a reminder, so he who wills may take a way to his Lord.

76:30
And you do not will except that God wills. *James 4:15 Indeed, God is Knowing and Wise.

76:31
He admits whom He wills into His mercy; but the wrongdoers - He has prepared a painful punishment for them.