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1Was there not a period of time when man was nothing to speak of

2We created man from a drop of mingled fluid to put him to the test; We gave him hearing and sight

3We guided him to the right path, whether he was grateful or not

4We have prepared chains, iron collars, and blazing Fire for the disbelievers, but

5the righteous will have a drink mixed with kafur

6a spring for God’s servants, which flows abundantly at their wish

7They fulfil their vows; they fear a day of widespread woes

8they give food to the poor, the orphan, and the captive, though they love it themselves

9saying, ‘We feed you for the sake of God alone: We seek neither recompense nor thanks from you

10We fear the Day of our Lord––a woefully grim Day.’

11So God will save them from the woes of that Day, give them radiance and gladness

12and reward them, for their steadfastness, with a Garden and silken robes

13They will sit on couches, feeling neither scorching heat nor biting cold

14with shady [branches] spread above them and clusters of fruit hanging close at hand

15They will be served with silver plates

16and gleaming silver goblets according to their fancy

17and they will be given a drink infused with ginger

18from a spring called Salsabil

19Everlasting youths will attend them––if you could see them, you would think they were scattered pearls––

20and if you were to look around, you would see bliss and great wealth

21they will wear garments of green silk and brocade; they will be adorned with silver bracelets; their Lord will give them a pure drink

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

23We Ourself have sent down this Quran to you [Prophet] in gradual revelation

24Await your Lord’s Judgement with patience; do not yield to any of these sinners or disbelievers

25remember the name of your Lord at dawn and in the evening

26bow down before Him, and glorify Him at length by night

27These people love the fleeting life. They put aside [all thoughts of] a Heavy Day

28Yet We created them; We strengthened their constitution; if We please, We can replace such people completely

29This is a reminder. Let whoever wishes, take the way to his Lord

30But you will only wish to do so if God wills- God is all knowing, all wise

31He admits whoever He will into His Mercy and has prepared a painful torment for the disbelievers