WAS THERE NOT a time in the life of man when he was not even a mentionable thing
Verily We created man from a sperm yoked (to the ovum) to bring out his real substance, then gave him hearing and sight
We surely showed him the way that he may either be grateful or deny
We have prepared for unbelievers chains and collars and a blazing fire
Surely the devotees will drink cups flavoured with palm blossom
From a spring of which the votaries of God will drink and make it flow in abundance
Those who fulfil their vows and fear the Day whose evil shall be diffused far and wide
And feed the needy for the love of Him, and the orphans and the captives
(Saying): "We feed you for the sake of God, desiring neither recompense nor thanks
We fear the dismal day calamitous from our Lord."
So God will protect them from the evil of that day, and grant them happiness and joy
And reward them for their perseverence Paradise and silken robes
Where they will recline on couches feeling neither heat of the sun nor intense cold
The shadows will bend over them, and low will hang the clusters of grapes
Passed round will be silver flagons and goblets made of glass
And crystal clear bottles of silver, of which they will determine the measure themselves
There will they drink a cup flavoured with ginger
From a spring by the name of Ever-flowing-Salsabil
And boys of everlasting youth will go about attending them. Looking at them you would think that they were pearls dispersed
When you look around, you will see delights and great dominion
On their bodies will be garments of the finest green silk and brocade, and they will be adorned with bracelets of silver; and their Lord will give them a purest draught to drink
"This in truth is your recompense, and acceptance of your endeavours."
We have revealed the Qur'an to you gradually
So wait for your Lord's command, and do not follow any sinner or disbeliever among them
Meditate upon the name of your Lord morning and evening
And bow in homage part of the night, and glorify Him far into the night
Surely men love what hastes away and forget the grievous day (ahead)
We created them and fixed their bones and joints; and We could replace them when We like with others like them
This surely is a reminder: Therefore whosoever desires may take the way to his Lord
But you will not desire except as God wills. Verily He is all-knowing and all-wise
He admits whosoever He will to His benevolence. But for the evil-doers He has prepared a painful punishment