Has there not been a long period of time, when man was nothing— (Not even) mentioned
Surely We have created man from a drop of mixed sperm and ovary fluids, in order to try him, so, We gave him (the gifts) of hearing and of sight
Verily, We showed him the Way: Whether he be thankful or not (rests upon his own will)
Verily, We have prepared for the disbelievers: Chains, shackles, and a blazing Fire
As to the righteous: They shall drink of a cup blended with Kafur—
A fountain where the devoted servants of Allah drink, making it flow in plenty
They make (their) vows, and they fear a Day whose sorrow spreads far and wide
And they feed for the love of Allah the needy, the orphan, and the captive and the needy,—
(Saying), "We feed you for the sake of Allah Alone, no reward do we want from you, nor thanks
"Verily, We only fear a Day of painful suffering (that may arrive) from the side of our Lord."
So, Allah will save them from the sorrow of that Day, and will spread over them a Light of beauty and a (cheerful) joy
And because they were patient and steady, He will reward them with a Garden and (clothes of) silk
Reclining in the (Garden) on raised couches (thrones), they will see there neither the sun’s (extreme heat) nor the moon’s (extreme cold)
And the shades of the (Garden) will come low over them, and the bunches (of fruit), there will hang low in (their) easy reach
And among them will be passed round containers of silver and glasses of crystal—
Crystal-clear, made of silver: They will determine the amount in there (according to their wishes)
And they will be given to drink from a Cup (of drink) mixed with Zanjabil (ginger)—
A fountain there called Salsabil
And round about them will (serve) youths of perpetual (freshness): If you were to see them you would think them as pearls scattered about
And when you look, it is there that you will see a joy and a magnificent kingdom (an immense constellation of beauty)
Upon them will be green garments of fine silk and heavy ornaments and they will be decorated with bracelets of silver; And their Lord will give to them to drink a cleansing drink, pure and holy
(It will be said to them:) "Surely, this is a reward for you, and your struggle (in life) is accepted and recognized."
Verily, it is We Who have sent down the Quran to you by stages
Therefore be patient with uniformity to the Command of your Lord, and do not listen to the sinner or the thankless among them
And praise (with joy) the Name of your Lord every morning (Faj’r) and afternoon (Zuh’r and ‘Asr)
And part of the night prostrate yourself to Him (Maghrib and Isha prayers) and glorify Him (in predawn prayer) the long night through
Verily, as to these (thankless), they love the present life of this world, and put away behind them a heavy Day (that will be) hard
It is We Who created them, and We have made their joints strong; And when We (so) wish, We can replace them bringing others like them in their place
Verily, this (Verse of the Quran) is a warning: So whoever wishes, let him take a (straight) Path to his Lord
But you will not except as Allah wishes; Verily, Allah is Ever All Knowing (Aleem), All Wise (Hakeem)
He will admit to His Mercy whomever He wishes; But the wrongdoers— For them, He has prepared a painful penalty