76. AL DAHR - (The time)

Chapter : 76

Al-Dah’r – The  time

Total verses :31

As the first verse of this chapter mentions the word ‘The time’ it is named ‘Al-Dahr’

In the name of Allah, the most Beneficent and the most Merciful.

1 . Has there not been a time for the man, when he could not even be mentioned specifically as a thing?

2 . We created man from the mixed drop of semen in order to test the man.⁴⁸⁴ We made him hearer and seer²⁰⁷.

3 . We showed him the right way. He has been either grateful or ungrateful.

4 . Indeed, for the disbelievers (of Us) We have prepaired chains, shackles and hell.

5 . Indeed, the good will drink from the goblet. Comphor will be mixed in it.

6 . (It is) a spring. The servants of Allah will drink from it. They will get it from where they remain.

7 . They will fulfil their vows. They will fear the Day¹ in which evil spread.

8.And they will feed the poor, orphan and the imprisoned because they loved them.

9. (Saying), “Indeed, we feed you for the love of Allah. We do not expect any reward or gratitude from you.”

10. Indeed, fear  our God, from the day¹which is filled with severity and distress.”

11. So, Allah saved them from the harm of that Day¹. He gave them radiance and happpiness.

12. And He gives them paradise and silk as they have been patient.

13. There, they will recline on high raised couches. They will not see the sun and  severe cold.

14. And the shades WIll be nearer to them. Its fruits will be hanging very low.

15. And vessels and goblets of crystal will be passed around them.

16. They are silver like goblets made of crystals . They will plan and arrange them.

17. And They will be given to drink from the goblets. Ginger will be mixed in it.

18. They will be given to drink from the spring ‘Salsabeel.’ 

19. And boys of everlasting youth will go around them. If you see them you will consider them  scattered pearls.

20. And when you see, you will see the luxurious pleasure and a great kingdom.

21. Upon them, will be green coloured silk called ‘Sundus’ and the silk called ‘Istabraq’. They will be adorned with silver bracelets. Their God will give them to drink a pure drink.

22. (O Muhammad), indeed, it is We who revealed this Quran gradually⁴⁴⁷.

24. So, wait for the order of your God. Do not obey, from among them, either a sinner or a disbeliever (of only one God).

25. And (O Muhammad), mention the name of your God,  morning and evening.

26. And do sajda at night. Glorify Him a long (part of) night.

27. Indeed, they love this world. They leave (ignore) the difficult Day¹(which will) come after them.

28. And it is we who created them. We strengtherned their organisation. If We want We will replace them with others like them.

29. Indeed, this is an advice. Whoever wants will make a way towards his God.

30. You do not want except what Allah wants. Indeed, Allah is knowing and wise.

31. He admits in His mercy whom He wants. He has prepared a painful torment for the unjust.