verse 1
Hath there come upon man (ever) any period of time in which he was a thing unremembered?
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verse 2
Lo! We create man from a drop of thickened fluid to test him; so We make him hearing, knowing.
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verse 3
Lo! We have shown him the way, whether he be grateful or disbelieving.
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verse 4
Lo! We have prepared for disbelievers manacles and carcans and a raging fire.
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verse 5
Lo! the righteous shall drink of a cup whereof the mixture is of Kafur,
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verse 6
A spring wherefrom the slaves of Allah drink, making it gush forth abundantly,
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verse 7
(Because) they perform the vow and fear a day whereof the evil is wide-spreading,
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verse 8
And feed with food the needy wretch, the orphan and the prisoner, for love of Him,
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verse 9
(Saying): We feed you, for the sake of Allah only. We wish for no reward nor thanks from you;
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verse 10
Lo! we fear from our Lord a day of frowning and of fate.
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verse 11
Therefor Allah hath warded off from them the evil of that day, and hath made them find brightness and joy;
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verse 12
And hath awarded them for all that they endured, a Garden and silk attire;
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verse 13
Reclining therein upon couches, they will find there neither (heat of) a sun nor bitter cold.
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verse 14
The shade thereof is close upon them and the clustered fruits thereof bow down.
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verse 15
Goblets of silver are brought round for them, and beakers (as) of glass
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verse 16
(Bright as) glass but (made) of silver, which they (themselves) have measured to the measure (of their deeds).
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verse 17
There are they watered with a cup whereof the mixture is of Zanjabil,
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verse 18
(The water of) a spring therein, named Salsabil.
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verse 19
There wait on them immortal youths, whom, when thou seest, thou wouldst take for scattered pearls.
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verse 20
When thou seest, thou wilt see there bliss and high estate.
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verse 21
Their raiment will be fine green silk and gold embroidery. Bracelets of silver will they wear. Their Lord will slake their thirst with a pure drink.
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verse 22
(And it will be said unto them): Lo! this is a reward for you. Your endeavour (upon earth) hath found acceptance.
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verse 23
Lo! We, even We, have revealed unto thee the Qur’an, a revelation;
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verse 24
So submit patiently to thy Lord’s command, and obey not of them any guilty one or disbeliever.
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verse 25
Remember the name of thy Lord at morn and evening.
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verse 26
And worship Him (a portion) of the night. And glorify Him through the livelong night.
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verse 27
Lo! these love fleeting life, and put behind them (the remembrance of) a grievous day.
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verse 28
We, even We, created them, and strengthened their frame. And when We will, We can replace them, bringing others like them in their stead.
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verse 29
Lo! this is an Admonishment, that whosoever will may choose a way unto his Lord.
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verse 30
Yet ye will not, unless Allah willeth. Lo! Allah is Knower, Wise.
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verse 31
He maketh whom He will to enter His mercy, and for evil-doers hath prepared a painful doom.