About the Surah

In the name of Allah, the Entirely Merciful, the Especially Merciful.

Has not a very long period of time passed over man when he was not a thing even worth mentioning?

Indeed, We have created man from a minute quantity of mixed semen in order to test him (whether he becomes arrogant or keeps in mind his most humble beginning). Then We made him a hearer and seer.

We provided him the guidance (of right and wrong) to see whether he would be grateful or ungrateful.

Indeed, We have prepared for the disbelievers chains, iron collars and a blazing Fire.

Indeed, the pious persons shall drink from a cup (of wine filled to the brim) and mixed with pleasant scent called Kafur.

The slaves of Allah will drink from a (special) spring and they will be able to take that water with them (in the form of canals etc.) anywhere they desire

They fulfil their obligations and are afraid of the Day whose evil will be wide-spread.

       They feed the needy, the orphan and the captive for the love of Allah.

       Saying: “Indeed, we feed to seek the sole Pleasure of Allah. We don’t wish to have any reward nor thanks from you.”

“Indeed, we fear from our Creator concerning a Day which will be distressful and very hard (due to its horrors).”

So Allah saved them from the evil of that Day and granted them freshness and happiness.

Their reward will be Paradise and silken garments due to their patience.

They will be reclining on couches, and they will not experience (excessive) heat of the sun nor bitter coldness.

-And the shades (of Paradise) will be closed upon them, and bunches of fruits will hang low and near to them.

And dishes of silver and crystal cups will be passed around them.

(Also) crystal made of silver, each (cup) filled appropriately (just enough to satisfy, without any thirst left).

And they will drink from a cup (of wine) mixed with ginger (which Arabs like a lot).

From a spring (of Paradise) called Salsabil.

And they will be served drinks by boys of everlasting youth. (They are so clean and handsome that) if you see them, you would think that they are scattered pearls.

And wherever you look (in  Paradise), you will see the Favours of Allah and His great Kingdom.

They will have green garments of fine and thick silk. They will be decorated with bracelets of silver, and their Creator will give them pure drink.

(And it will be said to them): “Indeed, this is your reward and your striving (in the cause of Allah) has been accepted.”

Indeed, We have sent down the Quran to you [O Muhammad (may Allah’s peace and blessings be upon him)!] in stages (or gradually).

[O Muhammad (may Allah’s peace and blessings be upon him)!] So patiently obey the Command of your Creator and don’t obey a sinner or a disbeliever among them.

And remember the Name of your Creator in the morning and in the evening (i.e. offering of Fajr, Zuhr and Asr prayers

And during the night, prostrate yourself to Him (i.e. offering of Maghrib and Isha Prayers), and glorify Him till late night (in Tahajjud prayer).

Indeed, these (disbelievers) love the quick reward of the worldly life, and they ignore a heavy Day (i.e. Day of Judgement).

We have created them and made their frame (i.e. joints) strong and sturdy. And when We will, We can replace them with others similar to them.

Indeed, this (Verse of the Quran) is full of advice, so whosoever wills, he may follow a Path to his Creator.

But you cannot will, unless Allah wills. Indeed, Allah is All-Knowing, All-Wise.

Allah will admit to His Mercy (i.e. Paradise) whom He wills and He has prepared a painful torment for the wrong-doers.