Has there come upon the human being a period of time when he was nothing to be mentioned?
We created the human being from a tiny drop of mixed fluid in order to test him, and We made him able to hear and see.
We guided him to the path, be he grateful or ungrateful.
We have prepared chains for the disbelievers, shackles and a Blaze.
Indeed, the pious will drink from a cup whose mixture is of camphor.
A spring from which the servants of God will drink. They will make it gush forth abundantly.
They fulfil their vows, and they fear a Day whose horror will be widespread.
And they give food away, despite their love for it, to the needy, the orphan and the captive:
"We only feed you because we seek the Face of God. We want no reward from you or thanks.
We fear from our Lord a grim, distressful Day."
So God shielded them from the evil of that Day and granted them radiance and happiness.
And He rewarded them for their patience with Paradise and silk.
They recline therein on couches, seeing neither sun nor bitter cold therein.
Low above them are its canopies, and its ripe fruits are ordained to be within reach.
Silver vessels will be passed among them, as well as cups made of crystal,
crystal of silver, which they determined its measure precisely.
And therein, they will be served a drink from a cup whose mixture is of ginger.
In it, there is a spring called 'Salsabeel'.
Passing by them will be immortal boys. If you see them, you would think they were scattered pearls.
When you look there, you will see bliss and a great dominion.
Upon them are garments of fine green silk and brocade. They are adorned with silver bracelets, and they are given pure drinks by their Lord.
"This is a reward for you, and your striving has been gratefully received."
Indeed, it is We who brought down upon you this Quran in stages.
So be patient for the judgment of your Lord, and do not obey any sinner or ungrateful one among them.
And remember the name of your Lord in the morning and the evening.
And during the night, prostrate to Him and glorify Him during the long night.
Indeed, those love the fleeting life and totally disregard a heavy Day that is ahead of them!
We created them and strengthened their form. If We will, We can replace them with others like them.
Indeed, this is a reminder, so whoever wills shall pursue a path to his Lord.
And you will not will unless God wills. Indeed, God is Knowledgeable, Wise.
He admits whom He wills into His mercy. As for the transgressors, He has prepared for them a painful punishment.