76 Al-Insan | The Man
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76:1
Was there not a time in the past when the human being was nothing to even be mentioned?
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76:2
We have created the human from a seed that is composite, We test him, so We made him hear and see.
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We have guided him to the path, either to be thankful or to reject.
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76:4
We have prepared for the ingrates chains and collars and a blazing fire.
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76:5
As for the pious, they will drink from a cup which has the scent of musk.
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76:6
A spring from which the servants of God drink, it gushes forth abundantly.
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76:7
They fulfill their vows, and they fear a day whose consequences are widespread.
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76:8
They give food out of love to the poor and the orphan and the captive.
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76:9
"We only feed you for the sake of God; we do not desire from you any reward or thanks."
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76:10
"We fear from our Lord a day, which will be horrible and difficult."
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76:11
So God shielded them from the evil of that day, and He cast towards them a look and a smile.
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76:12
He rewarded them for their patience with paradise and silk.
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76:13
They are reclining in it on raised couches, they do not have in it excessive sun nor bitter cold.
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76:14
The shade is close upon them, and the fruit is hanging low within reach.
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76:15
They are served upon with bowls of silver and glasses of crystal.
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76:16
Crystal laced with silver, measured accordingly.
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76:17
They are given to drink in it from a cup which has the scent of ginger.
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76:18
A spring therein which is called 'Salsabeel'.
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76:19
They are encircled with eternal children. If you see them you will think they are pearls which have been scattered about.
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76:20
If you look, then you will see a blessing and a great dominion.
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76:21
They will have garments of fine green silk, necklaces and bracelets from silver, and their Lord will give them a cleansing drink.
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76:22
"This is the reward for you, and your struggle is appreciated."
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76:23
We have sent down to you the Quran at once.
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76:24
So be patient for the judgment of your Lord, and do not obey from them any sinner or ingrate.
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76:25
Remember the name of your Lord morning and evening.
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76:26
From the night you shall prostrate to Him and praise Him throughout.
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76:27
These people like the current life, and they ignore a heavy day.
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76:28
We have created them, and We have made them resolute. When we wished, We replaced their kind completely.
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76:29
This is a reminder, so let whoever wills take a path to his Lord.
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76:30
You cannot will, except if God wills. God is Knowledgeable, Wise.
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76:31
He admits whoever/whomever He wills to His mercy. As for the wicked, He has prepared for them a painful retribution.

