Surah Al-Insan (The Man) 76

Revealed 98th in the Qur'an

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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,

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[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.