Surah “Man”

Was there a period of time when man was not even worthy of a mention

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

Surely We showed him the Right Path, regardless of whether he chooses to be thankful or unthankful (to his Lord)

For the unbelievers, We have kept ready chains and fetters and a Blazing Fire

The virtuous shall drink from a cup tempered with camphor water

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

These will be the ones who fulfil their vows and dread the Day whose woe shall be spread far and wide

those who, for the love of Him, feed the needy, and the orphan, and the captive

(saying): "We feed you only for Allah´s sake; we do not seek of you any recompense or thanks

we fear from our Lord a Day that shall be long and distressful."

So Allah shall guard them against the woe of that Day, and will procure them freshness and joy

and will reward them for their steadfastness with Paradise and robes of silk

There they will recline on elevated couches and will be subjected neither to the burning heat of the sun nor to bitter cold

The shades of Paradise will bend over them, and its fruits will be brought within their easy reach

and there shall be passed around them vessels of silver and goblets of crystal

goblets bright as crystal but made of silver, filled to exact measure

Therein they shall be served a cup flavoured with ginger

drawn from a spring (in Paradise) called Salsabil

There boys of everlasting youth shall go about attending them: when you see them, you would think that they are scattered pearls

Whitherto you look around, you will see an abundance of bliss and the glories of a great kingdom

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

Behold, this is your recompense and your endeavour has been appreciated

(O Prophet), indeed We have revealed the Qur´an to you in portions

So persevere with the command of your Lord and do not pay any heed to the wicked and the unbelieving

and remember the name of your Lord, morning and evening

and prostrate yourself before Him at night, and extol His Glory during the long watches of the night

Verily they love (the good of this world) that is hastily obtainable and are oblivious of the burdensome Day ahead of them

We created them and strengthened their joints; and whenever We wish, We can change their faces entirely

Verily this is an Exhortation; so let him who so will take a way to his Lord

But your willing shall be of no avail until Allah Himself so wills. Surely Allah is All-Knowing, Most Wise

He admits to His Mercy whomsoever He pleases. As for the wrong-doers, He has prepared for them a grievous chastisement