76. SURAH AL-DAHR
(THE TIME)
(This Surah is Madani, containing 31 verses and 2 sections)
Allah’s Name to commence with, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.
76:1. Indeed, there has passed such a time upon man that his name did not even exist.
76:2. Indeed, We have created man from a drop of mixed sperm (of man and woman) in order to test him; We henceforth made him hearing, seeing.
76:3. We have indeed shown him the (right) path; whether (by believing) he be grateful or (by disbelieving) be ungrateful.
76:4. We have indeed kept prepared chains, shackles, and a Blazing Fire for the disbelievers.
76:5. Indeed, the righteous will drink from a cup containing a mixture of Kaafoor.
76:6. What is that Kaafoor? A spring from which the special bondsmen of Allah will drink, causing it to flow wherever they wish in their palaces.
76:7. They fulfill their vows and fear that Day whose evil is widespread.
76:8. And out of His love, they feed the needy, the orphan, and the prisoner.
76:9. They (i.e., the righteous) say to them, “We give you food merely for the sake of Allah; we do not seek any reward or gratitude from you.”
76:10. “Indeed, we fear from our Lord such a Day which is extremely bitter, extremely severe.”
76:11. So Allah saved them from the evil of that Day and provided them freshness (to their faces) and enjoyment (to their hearts).
76:12. And gave them Paradise and silky clothes, as a reward for their patience.
76:13. (They) will be reclining in Paradise upon thrones; they will not see the hot sunshine therein nor the bitter cold.
76:14. And their (i.e., the trees’) shades will be covering them, and their fruit clusters will be brought down low (to be picked).
76:15. Rounds of silver vessels and silver cups, which will be like glass, will be presented to them.
76:16. Glasses made from silver, which the wine servers would keep on accurate measure.
76:17. And therein they will be given to drink those cups (containing pure wine), the mixture of which shall be ginger.
76:18. What is that ginger? (It is) a spring in Paradise called Salsabeel.
76:19. And around them will be everlasting male youths in service; if you see them, you would think that they are scattered pearls.
76:20. And when you look towards it (i.e., Paradise), you will see peacefulness and a great empire.
76:21. On their bodies are clothes of fine green silk and thick silk; and they were given silver bracelets to wear, and their Lord gave them pure wine to drink.
76:22. It will be said to them, “This is your reward, and your effort has been appreciated.”
76:23. Indeed, We have sent down the Qur’an upon you, gradually.
76:24. Therefore, remain patient upon the command of your Lord, and do not listen to any of the sinners or ungrateful amongst them (e.g., ‘Utbah Bin Rabee’ah and Waleed Ibn Mugheerah).
76:25. And remember the Name of your Lord, in the morning and the evening.
76:26. And prostrate for Him in a part of the night, and glorify Him in most of the night.
76:27. Indeed, these people (i.e., the disbelievers) are in love with the worldly life and have left behind (i.e., neglected) the heavy Day.
76:28. It is We Who created them and strengthened their joints; and We can replace them with others like them, whenever We will.
76:29. This (i.e., the Qur’an) is indeed advice; so, whoever wishes to may take the path towards his Lord.
76:30. And what would you wish except what Allah wills; indeed, He is All-Knowing, All-Wise.
76:31. He admits into His Mercy whomsoever He wills. And for the unjust, He has kept prepared a painful punishment.