Translation of the meanings of Surat
In the name of God, Most Gracious, Most Merciful.
76-1
Has there not been over Man a long period of Time, when he was nothing - (not even) mentioned?
76-2
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.
76-3
We showed him the Way: whether he be grateful or ungrateful (rests on his will).
76-4
For the Rejecters we have prepared chains, yokes, and a blazing Fire.
76-5
As to the Righteous, they shall drink of a Cup (of Wine) mixed with Kafur,-
76-6
A Fountain where the Devotees of God do drink, making it flow in unstinted abundance.
76-7
They perform (their) vows, and they fear a Day whose evil flies far and wide.
76-8
And they feed, for the love of God, the indigent, the orphan, and the captive,-
76-9
(Saying),"We feed you for the sake of God alone: no reward do we desire from you, nor thanks.
76-10
"We only fear a Day of distressful Wrath from the side of our Lord."
76-11
But God will deliver them from the evil of that Day, and will shed over them a Light of Beauty and (blissful) Joy.
76-12
And because they were patient and constant, He will reward them with a Garden and (garments of) silk.
76-13
Reclining in the (Garden) on raised thrones, they will see there neither the sun's (excessive heat) nor (the moon's) excessive cold.
76-14
And the shades of the (Garden) will come low over them, and the bunches (of fruit), there, will hang low in humility.
76-15
And amongst them will be passed round vessels of silver and goblets of crystal,-
76-16
Crystal-clear, made of silver: they will determine the measure thereof (according to their wishes).
76-17
And they will be given to drink there of a Cup (of Wine) mixed with Zanjabil,-
76-18
A fountain there, called Salsabil.
76-19
And round about them will (serve) youths of perpetual (freshness): If thou seest them, thou wouldst think them scattered Pearls.
76-20
And when thou lookest, it is there thou wilt see a Bliss and a Realm Magnificent.
76-21
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.
76-22
"Verily this is a Reward for you, and your Endeavour is accepted and recognised."
76-23
It is We Who have sent down the Qur'an to thee by stages.
76-24
Therefore be patient with constancy to the Command of thy Lord, and hearken not to the sinner or the ingrate among them.
76-25
And celebrate the name or thy Lord morning and evening,
76-26
And part of the night, prostrate thyself to Him; and glorify Him a long night through.
76-27
As to these, they love the fleeting life, and put away behind them a Day (that will be) hard.
76-28
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.
76-29
This is an admonition: Whosoever will, let him take a (straight) Path to his Lord.
76-30
But ye will not, except as God wills; for God is full of Knowledge and Wisdom.
76-31
He will admit to His Mercy whom He will; But the wrong-doers,- for them has He prepared a grievous Penalty.
Translated by : Yusuf Ali