Quran Chapter 76: Surah Al-Insan (Human) English Translation

(76:1) Was there a period of time when man was not even worthy of a mention? (76:2) Verily We created man out of a drop of intermingled sperm so that We might try him, and We therefore endowed him with hearing and sight. (76:3) Surely We showed him the Right Path, regardless of whether he chooses to be thankful or unthankful (to his Lord). (76:4) For the unbelievers, We have kept ready chains and fetters and a Blazing Fire. (76:5) The virtuous shall drink from a cup tempered with camphor water. (76:6) This will be a gushing spring wherefrom Allah's servants shall drink wine, a spring from which they will take out channels wherever they wish. (76:7) These will be the ones who fulfil their vows and dread the Day whose woe shall be spread far and wide; (76:8) those who, for the love of Him, feed the needy, and the orphan, and the captive, (76:9) (saying): “We feed you only for Allah's sake; we do not seek of you any recompense or thanks, (76:10) we fear from our Lord a Day that shall be long and distressful.” (76:11) So Allah shall guard them against the woe of that Day, and will procure them freshness and joy, (76:12) and will reward them for their steadfastness with Paradise and robes of silk. (76:13) There they will recline on elevated couches and will be subjected neither to the burning heat of the sun nor to bitter cold. (76:14) The shades of Paradise will bend over them, and its fruits will be brought within their easy reach; (76:15) and there shall be passed around them vessels of silver and goblets of crystal, (76:16) goblets bright as crystal but made of silver, filled to exact measure. (76:17) Therein they shall be served a cup flavoured with ginger, (76:18) drawn from a spring (in Paradise) called Salsabil. (76:19) There boys of everlasting youth shall go about attending them: when you see them, you would think that they are scattered pearls. (76:20) Whitherto you look around, you will see an abundance of bliss and the glories of a great kingdom. (76:21) They [i.e., the virtuous] shall be attired in garments of fine green silk and rich brocade and will be adorned with bracelets of silver. Their Lord will give them a pure wine to drink. (76:22) Behold, this is your recompense and your endeavour has been appreciated. (76:23) (O Prophet), indeed We have revealed the Qur'an to you in portions. (76:24) So persevere with the command of your Lord and do not pay any heed to the wicked and the unbelieving, (76:25) and remember the name of your Lord, morning and evening; (76:26) and prostrate yourself before Him at night, and extol His Glory during the long watches of the night. (76:27) Verily they love (the good of this world) that is hastily obtainable and are oblivious of the burdensome Day ahead of them. (76:28) We created them and strengthened their joints; and whenever We wish, We can change their faces entirely. (76:29) Verily this is an Exhortation; so let him who so will take a way to his Lord. (76:30) But your willing shall be of no avail until Allah Himself so wills. Surely Allah is All-Knowing, Most Wise. (76:31) He admits to His Mercy whomsoever He pleases. As for the wrong-doers, He has prepared for them a grievous chastisement.