Al-Insan

هَلْ أَتَىٰ عَلَى ٱلْإِنسَـٰنِ حِينٌ مِّنَ ٱلدَّهْرِ لَمْ يَكُن شَيْـًٔا مَّذْكُورًا۝١

Saheeh InternationalHas there [not] come upon man a period of time when he was not a thing [even] mentioned?

Abdel HaleemWas there not a period of time when man was nothing to speak of ?

إِنَّا خَلَقْنَا ٱلْإِنسَـٰنَ مِن نُّطْفَةٍ أَمْشَاجٍ نَّبْتَلِيهِ فَجَعَلْنَـٰهُ سَمِيعًۢا بَصِيرًا۝٢

Saheeh InternationalIndeed, We created man from a sperm-drop mixture that We may try him; and We made him hearing and seeing.

Abdel HaleemWe created man from a drop of mingled fluid to put him to the test; We gave him hearing and sight;

إِنَّا هَدَيْنَـٰهُ ٱلسَّبِيلَ إِمَّا شَاكِرًا وَإِمَّا كَفُورًا۝٣

Saheeh InternationalIndeed, We guided him to the way, be he grateful or be he ungrateful.

Abdel HaleemWe guided him to the right path, whether he was grateful or not.

إِنَّآ أَعْتَدْنَا لِلْكَـٰفِرِينَ سَلَـٰسِلَا۟ وَأَغْلَـٰلًا وَسَعِيرًا۝٤

Saheeh InternationalIndeed, We have prepared for the disbelievers chains and shackles and a blaze.

Abdel HaleemWe have prepared chains, iron collars, and blazing Fire for the disbelievers, but

إِنَّ ٱلْأَبْرَارَ يَشْرَبُونَ مِن كَأْسٍ كَانَ مِزَاجُهَا كَافُورًا۝٥

Saheeh InternationalIndeed, the righteous will drink from a cup [of wine] whose mixture is of Kāfūr,

Abdel Haleemthe righteous will have a drink mixed with kafur,

عَيْنًا يَشْرَبُ بِهَا عِبَادُ ٱللَّهِ يُفَجِّرُونَهَا تَفْجِيرًا۝٦

Saheeh InternationalA spring of which the [righteous] servants of Allāh will drink; they will make it gush forth in force [and abundance].

Abdel Haleema spring for God’s servants, which flows abundantly at their wish.

يُوفُونَ بِٱلنَّذْرِ وَيَخَافُونَ يَوْمًا كَانَ شَرُّهُۥ مُسْتَطِيرًا۝٧

Saheeh InternationalThey [are those who] fulfill [their] vows and fear a Day whose evil will be widespread.

Abdel HaleemThey fulfil their vows; they fear a day of widespread woes;

وَيُطْعِمُونَ ٱلطَّعَامَ عَلَىٰ حُبِّهِۦ مِسْكِينًا وَيَتِيمًا وَأَسِيرًا۝٨

Saheeh InternationalAnd they give food in spite of love for it to the needy, the orphan, and the captive,

Abdel Haleemthey give food to the poor, the orphan, and the captive, though they love it themselves,

إِنَّمَا نُطْعِمُكُمْ لِوَجْهِ ٱللَّهِ لَا نُرِيدُ مِنكُمْ جَزَآءً وَلَا شُكُورًا۝٩

Saheeh International[Saying], "We feed you only for the face [i.e., approval] of Allāh. We wish not from you reward or gratitude.

Abdel Haleemsaying, ‘We feed you for the sake of God alone: We seek neither recompense nor thanks from you.

إِنَّا نَخَافُ مِن رَّبِّنَا يَوْمًا عَبُوسًا قَمْطَرِيرًا۝١٠

Saheeh InternationalIndeed, We fear from our Lord a Day austere and distressful."

Abdel HaleemWe fear the Day of our Lord––a woefully grim Day.’

فَوَقَىٰهُمُ ٱللَّهُ شَرَّ ذَٰلِكَ ٱلْيَوْمِ وَلَقَّىٰهُمْ نَضْرَةً وَسُرُورًا۝١١

Saheeh InternationalSo Allāh will protect them from the evil of that Day and give them radiance and happiness

Abdel HaleemSo God will save them from the woes of that Day, give them radiance and gladness,

وَجَزَىٰهُم بِمَا صَبَرُوا۟ جَنَّةً وَحَرِيرًا۝١٢

Saheeh InternationalAnd will reward them for what they patiently endured [with] a garden [in Paradise] and silk [garments].

Abdel Haleemand reward them, for their steadfastness, with a Garden and silken robes.

مُّتَّكِـِٔينَ فِيهَا عَلَى ٱلْأَرَآئِكِ ۖ لَا يَرَوْنَ فِيهَا شَمْسًا وَلَا زَمْهَرِيرًا۝١٣

Saheeh International[They will be] reclining therein on adorned couches. They will not see therein any [burning] sun or [freezing] cold.

Abdel HaleemThey will sit on couches, feeling neither scorching heat nor biting cold,

وَدَانِيَةً عَلَيْهِمْ ظِلَـٰلُهَا وَذُلِّلَتْ قُطُوفُهَا تَذْلِيلًا۝١٤

Saheeh InternationalAnd near above them are its shades, and its [fruit] to be picked will be lowered in compliance.

Abdel Haleemwith shady [branches] spread above them and clusters of fruit hanging close at hand.

وَيُطَافُ عَلَيْهِم بِـَٔانِيَةٍ مِّن فِضَّةٍ وَأَكْوَابٍ كَانَتْ قَوَارِيرَا۠۝١٥

Saheeh InternationalAnd there will be circulated among them vessels of silver and cups having been [created] clear [as glass],

Abdel HaleemThey will be served with silver plates

قَوَارِيرَا۟ مِن فِضَّةٍ قَدَّرُوهَا تَقْدِيرًا۝١٦

Saheeh InternationalClear glasses [made] from silver of which they have determined the measure.

Abdel Haleemand gleaming silver goblets according to their fancy,

وَيُسْقَوْنَ فِيهَا كَأْسًا كَانَ مِزَاجُهَا زَنجَبِيلًا۝١٧

Saheeh InternationalAnd they will be given to drink a cup [of wine] whose mixture is of ginger

Abdel Haleemand they will be given a drink infused with ginger

عَيْنًا فِيهَا تُسَمَّىٰ سَلْسَبِيلًا۝١٨

Saheeh International[From] a fountain within it [i.e., Paradise] named Salsabeel.

Abdel Haleemfrom a spring called Salsabil.

۞ وَيَطُوفُ عَلَيْهِمْ وِلْدَٰنٌ مُّخَلَّدُونَ إِذَا رَأَيْتَهُمْ حَسِبْتَهُمْ لُؤْلُؤًا مَّنثُورًا۝١٩

Saheeh InternationalThere will circulate among them young boys made eternal. When you see them, you would think them [as beautiful as] scattered pearls.

Abdel HaleemEverlasting youths will attend them––if you could see them, you would think they were scattered pearls––

وَإِذَا رَأَيْتَ ثَمَّ رَأَيْتَ نَعِيمًا وَمُلْكًا كَبِيرًا۝٢٠

Saheeh InternationalAnd when you look there [in Paradise], you will see pleasure and great dominion.

Abdel Haleemand if you were to look around, you would see bliss and great wealth:

عَـٰلِيَهُمْ ثِيَابُ سُندُسٍ خُضْرٌ وَإِسْتَبْرَقٌ ۖ وَحُلُّوٓا۟ أَسَاوِرَ مِن فِضَّةٍ وَسَقَىٰهُمْ رَبُّهُمْ شَرَابًا طَهُورًا۝٢١

Saheeh InternationalUpon them [i.e., the inhabitants] will be green garments of fine silk and brocade. And they will be adorned with bracelets of silver, and their Lord will give them a purifying drink.

Abdel Haleemthey will wear garments of green silk and brocade; they will be adorned with silver bracelets; their Lord will give them a pure drink.

إِنَّ هَـٰذَا كَانَ لَكُمْ جَزَآءً وَكَانَ سَعْيُكُم مَّشْكُورًا۝٢٢

Saheeh International[And it will be said], "Indeed, this is for you a reward, and your effort has been appreciated."

Abdel Haleem[It will be said], ‘This is your reward. Your endeavours are appreciated.’

إِنَّا نَحْنُ نَزَّلْنَا عَلَيْكَ ٱلْقُرْءَانَ تَنزِيلًا۝٢٣

Saheeh InternationalIndeed, it is We who have sent down to you, [O Muḥammad], the Qur’ān progressively.

Abdel HaleemWe Ourself have sent down this Quran to you [Prophet] in gradual revelation.

فَٱصْبِرْ لِحُكْمِ رَبِّكَ وَلَا تُطِعْ مِنْهُمْ ءَاثِمًا أَوْ كَفُورًا۝٢٤

Saheeh InternationalSo be patient for the decision of your Lord and do not obey from among them a sinner or ungrateful [disbeliever].

Abdel HaleemAwait your Lord’s Judgement with patience; do not yield to any of these sinners or disbelievers;

وَٱذْكُرِ ٱسْمَ رَبِّكَ بُكْرَةً وَأَصِيلًا۝٢٥

Saheeh InternationalAnd mention the name of your Lord [in prayer] morning and evening

Abdel Haleemremember the name of your Lord at dawn and in the evening;

وَمِنَ ٱلَّيْلِ فَٱسْجُدْ لَهُۥ وَسَبِّحْهُ لَيْلًا طَوِيلًا۝٢٦

Saheeh InternationalAnd during the night prostrate to Him and exalt [i.e., praise] Him a long [part of the] night.

Abdel Haleembow down before Him, and glorify Him at length by night.

إِنَّ هَـٰٓؤُلَآءِ يُحِبُّونَ ٱلْعَاجِلَةَ وَيَذَرُونَ وَرَآءَهُمْ يَوْمًا ثَقِيلًا۝٢٧

Saheeh InternationalIndeed, these [disbelievers] love the immediate and leave behind them a grave Day.

Abdel HaleemThese people love the fleeting life. They put aside [all thoughts of] a Heavy Day.

نَّحْنُ خَلَقْنَـٰهُمْ وَشَدَدْنَآ أَسْرَهُمْ ۖ وَإِذَا شِئْنَا بَدَّلْنَآ أَمْثَـٰلَهُمْ تَبْدِيلًا۝٢٨

Saheeh InternationalWe have created them and strengthened their forms, and when We will, We can change their likenesses with [complete] alteration.

Abdel HaleemYet We created them; We strengthened their constitution; if We please, We can replace such people completely.

إِنَّ هَـٰذِهِۦ تَذْكِرَةٌ ۖ فَمَن شَآءَ ٱتَّخَذَ إِلَىٰ رَبِّهِۦ سَبِيلًا۝٢٩

Saheeh InternationalIndeed, this is a reminder, so he who wills may take to his Lord a way.

Abdel HaleemThis is a reminder. Let whoever wishes, take the way to his Lord.

وَمَا تَشَآءُونَ إِلَّآ أَن يَشَآءَ ٱللَّهُ ۚ إِنَّ ٱللَّهَ كَانَ عَلِيمًا حَكِيمًا۝٣٠

Saheeh InternationalAnd you do not will except that Allāh wills. Indeed, Allāh is ever Knowing and Wise.

Abdel HaleemBut you will only wish to do so if God wills- God is all knowing, all wise-

يُدْخِلُ مَن يَشَآءُ فِى رَحْمَتِهِۦ ۚ وَٱلظَّـٰلِمِينَ أَعَدَّ لَهُمْ عَذَابًا أَلِيمًۢا۝٣١

Saheeh InternationalHe admits whom He wills into His mercy; but the wrongdoers - He has prepared for them a painful punishment.

Abdel HaleemHe admits whoever He will into His Mercy and has prepared a painful torment for the disbelievers.