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[1] Has there not been over Man a long period of Time, when he was nothing - (not even) mentioned?
[2] Verily We created Man from a drop of mingled sperm, in order to try him: So We gave him (the gifts), of Hearing and Sight.
[3] We showed him the Way: whether he be grateful or ungrateful (rests on his will).
[4] For the Rejecters we have prepared chains, yokes, and a blazing Fire.
[5] As to the Righteous, they shall drink of a Cup (of Wine) mixed with Kafur,-
[6] A Fountain where the Devotees of Allah do drink, making it flow in unstinted abundance.
[7] They perform (their) vows, and they fear a Day whose evil flies far and wide.
[8] And they feed, for the love of Allah, the indigent, the orphan, and the captive,-
[9] (Saying),"We feed you for the sake of Allah alone: no reward do we desire from you, nor thanks.
[10] "We only fear a Day of distressful Wrath from the side of our Lord."
[11] But Allah will deliver them from the evil of that Day, and will shed over them a Light of Beauty and (blissful) Joy.
[12] And because they were patient and constant, He will reward them with a Garden and (garments of) silk.
[13] Reclining in the (Garden) on raised thrones, they will see there neither the sun's (excessive heat) nor (the moon's) excessive cold.
[14] And the shades of the (Garden) will come low over them, and the bunches (of fruit), there, will hang low in humility.
[15] And amongst them will be passed round vessels of silver and goblets of crystal,-
[16] Crystal-clear, made of silver: they will determine the measure thereof (according to their wishes).
[17] And they will be given to drink there of a Cup (of Wine) mixed with Zanjabil,-
[18] A fountain there, called Salsabil.
[19] And round about them will (serve) youths of perpetual (freshness): If thou seest them, thou wouldst think them scattered Pearls.
[20] And when thou lookest, it is there thou wilt see a Bliss and a Realm Magnificent.
[21] Upon them will be green Garments of fine silk and heavy brocade, and they will be adorned with Bracelets of silver; and their Lord will give to them to drink of a Wine Pure and Holy.
[22] "Verily this is a Reward for you, and your Endeavour is accepted and recognised."
[23] It is We Who have sent down the Qur'an to thee by stages.
[24] Therefore be patient with constancy to the Command of thy Lord, and hearken not to the sinner or the ingrate among them.
[25] And celebrate the name of thy Lord morning and evening,
[26] And part of the night, prostrate thyself to Him; and glorify Him a long night through.
[27] As to these, they love the fleeting life, and put away behind them a Day (that will be) hard.
[28] It is We Who created them, and We have made their joints strong; but, when We will, We can substitute the like of them by a complete change.
[29] This is an admonition: Whosoever will, let him take a (straight) Path to his Lord.
[30] But ye will not, except as Allah wills; for Allah is full of Knowledge and Wisdom.
[31] He will admit to His Mercy whom He will; But the wrong-doers,- for them has He prepared a grievous Penalty.