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Surah Al-Insan

The Man · 31 ayahs · Madinah · Juz 29 · Page 578

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Surah Al-Insan

Surah Al-Insan is chapter 76 of the Quran, with 31 ayahs, revealed in Madinah. The surah begins in juz 29, on page 578 of the Madinah mushaf. Its name means “The Man”, and it was the 98th surah to be revealed. The Arabic follows the Uthmani text from Tanzil and the translation is Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2).

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بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمَٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ

76:1

Al-Insan · Ayah 1

هَلْ أَتَىٰ عَلَى ٱلْإِنسَٰنِ حِينٌ مِّنَ ٱلدَّهْرِ لَمْ يَكُن شَيْـًٔا مَّذْكُورًا

Has there [not] come upon man a period of time when he was not a thing [even] mentioned?

Quran 76:1 (Al-Insan) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

76:2

Al-Insan · Ayah 2

إِنَّا خَلَقْنَا ٱلْإِنسَٰنَ مِن نُّطْفَةٍ أَمْشَاجٍ نَّبْتَلِيهِ فَجَعَلْنَٰهُ سَمِيعًۢا بَصِيرًا

Indeed, We created man from a sperm-drop mixture[1811] that We may try him; and We made him hearing and seeing.

Translator's notes

[1811] i.e., a combination of the male and female substance, within the womb.

Quran 76:2 (Al-Insan) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

76:3

Al-Insan · Ayah 3

إِنَّا هَدَيْنَٰهُ ٱلسَّبِيلَ إِمَّا شَاكِرًا وَإِمَّا كَفُورًا

Indeed, We guided him to the way, be he grateful or be he ungrateful.

Quran 76:3 (Al-Insan) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

76:4

Al-Insan · Ayah 4

إِنَّآ أَعْتَدْنَا لِلْكَٰفِرِينَ سَلَٰسِلَا۟ وَأَغْلَٰلًا وَسَعِيرًا

Indeed, We have prepared for the disbelievers chains and shackles and a blaze.

Quran 76:4 (Al-Insan) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

76:5

Al-Insan · Ayah 5

إِنَّ ٱلْأَبْرَارَ يَشْرَبُونَ مِن كَأْسٍ كَانَ مِزَاجُهَا كَافُورًا

Indeed, the righteous will drink from a cup [of wine] whose mixture is of Kāfūr,[1812]

Translator's notes

[1812] A sweet-smelling spring in Paradise.

Quran 76:5 (Al-Insan) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

76:6

Al-Insan · Ayah 6

عَيْنًا يَشْرَبُ بِهَا عِبَادُ ٱللَّهِ يُفَجِّرُونَهَا تَفْجِيرًا

A spring of which the [righteous] servants of Allāh will drink; they will make it gush forth in force [and abundance].

Quran 76:6 (Al-Insan) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

76:7

Al-Insan · Ayah 7

يُوفُونَ بِٱلنَّذْرِ وَيَخَافُونَ يَوْمًا كَانَ شَرُّهُۥ مُسْتَطِيرًا

They [are those who] fulfill [their] vows and fear a Day whose evil will be widespread.

Quran 76:7 (Al-Insan) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

76:8

Al-Insan · Ayah 8

وَيُطْعِمُونَ ٱلطَّعَامَ عَلَىٰ حُبِّهِۦ مِسْكِينًا وَيَتِيمًا وَأَسِيرًا

And they give food in spite of love for it[1813] to the needy, the orphan, and the captive,

Translator's notes

[1813] The meaning here may also be "out of love for Him," i.e., Allāh (subḥānahu wa taʿālā).

Quran 76:8 (Al-Insan) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

76:9

Al-Insan · Ayah 9

إِنَّمَا نُطْعِمُكُمْ لِوَجْهِ ٱللَّهِ لَا نُرِيدُ مِنكُمْ جَزَآءً وَلَا شُكُورًا

[Saying], "We feed you only for the face [i.e., approval] of Allāh. We wish not from you reward or gratitude.

Quran 76:9 (Al-Insan) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

76:10

Al-Insan · Ayah 10

إِنَّا نَخَافُ مِن رَّبِّنَا يَوْمًا عَبُوسًا قَمْطَرِيرًا

Indeed, We fear from our Lord a Day austere and distressful."

Quran 76:10 (Al-Insan) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

76:11

Al-Insan · Ayah 11

فَوَقَىٰهُمُ ٱللَّهُ شَرَّ ذَٰلِكَ ٱلْيَوْمِ وَلَقَّىٰهُمْ نَضْرَةً وَسُرُورًا

So Allāh will protect them from the evil of that Day and give them radiance and happiness

Quran 76:11 (Al-Insan) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

76:12

Al-Insan · Ayah 12

وَجَزَىٰهُم بِمَا صَبَرُوا۟ جَنَّةً وَحَرِيرًا

And will reward them for what they patiently endured [with] a garden [in Paradise] and silk [garments].

Quran 76:12 (Al-Insan) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

76:13

Al-Insan · Ayah 13

مُّتَّكِـِٔينَ فِيهَا عَلَى ٱلْأَرَآئِكِ لَا يَرَوْنَ فِيهَا شَمْسًا وَلَا زَمْهَرِيرًا

[They will be] reclining therein on adorned couches. They will not see therein any [burning] sun or [freezing] cold.

Quran 76:13 (Al-Insan) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

76:14

Al-Insan · Ayah 14

وَدَانِيَةً عَلَيْهِمْ ظِلَٰلُهَا وَذُلِّلَتْ قُطُوفُهَا تَذْلِيلًا

And near above them are its shades, and its [fruit] to be picked will be lowered in compliance.

Quran 76:14 (Al-Insan) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

76:15

Al-Insan · Ayah 15

وَيُطَافُ عَلَيْهِم بِـَٔانِيَةٍ مِّن فِضَّةٍ وَأَكْوَابٍ كَانَتْ قَوَارِيرَا۠

And there will be circulated among them vessels of silver and cups having been [created] clear [as glass],

Quran 76:15 (Al-Insan) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

76:16

Al-Insan · Ayah 16

قَوَارِيرَا۟ مِن فِضَّةٍ قَدَّرُوهَا تَقْدِيرًا

Clear glasses [made] from silver of which they have determined the measure.

Quran 76:16 (Al-Insan) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

76:17

Al-Insan · Ayah 17

وَيُسْقَوْنَ فِيهَا كَأْسًا كَانَ مِزَاجُهَا زَنجَبِيلًا

And they will be given to drink a cup [of wine] whose mixture is of ginger

Quran 76:17 (Al-Insan) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

76:18

Al-Insan · Ayah 18

عَيْنًا فِيهَا تُسَمَّىٰ سَلْسَبِيلًا

[From] a fountain within it [i.e., Paradise] named Salsabeel.

Quran 76:18 (Al-Insan) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

76:19

Al-Insan · Ayah 19

وَيَطُوفُ عَلَيْهِمْ وِلْدَٰنٌ مُّخَلَّدُونَ إِذَا رَأَيْتَهُمْ حَسِبْتَهُمْ لُؤْلُؤًا مَّنثُورًا

There will circulate among them young boys made eternal. When you see them, you would think them [as beautiful as] scattered pearls.

Quran 76:19 (Al-Insan) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

76:20

Al-Insan · Ayah 20

وَإِذَا رَأَيْتَ ثَمَّ رَأَيْتَ نَعِيمًا وَمُلْكًا كَبِيرًا

And when you look there [in Paradise], you will see pleasure and great dominion.

Quran 76:20 (Al-Insan) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

76:21

Al-Insan · Ayah 21

عَٰلِيَهُمْ ثِيَابُ سُندُسٍ خُضْرٌ وَإِسْتَبْرَقٌ وَحُلُّوٓا۟ أَسَاوِرَ مِن فِضَّةٍ وَسَقَىٰهُمْ رَبُّهُمْ شَرَابًا طَهُورًا

Upon them [i.e., the inhabitants] will be green garments of fine silk and brocade. And they will be adorned with bracelets of silver, and their Lord will give them a purifying drink.

Quran 76:21 (Al-Insan) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

76:22

Al-Insan · Ayah 22

إِنَّ هَٰذَا كَانَ لَكُمْ جَزَآءً وَكَانَ سَعْيُكُم مَّشْكُورًا

[And it will be said], "Indeed, this is for you a reward, and your effort has been appreciated."

Quran 76:22 (Al-Insan) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

76:23

Al-Insan · Ayah 23

إِنَّا نَحْنُ نَزَّلْنَا عَلَيْكَ ٱلْقُرْءَانَ تَنزِيلًا

Indeed, it is We who have sent down to you, [O Muḥammad], the Qur’ān progressively.

Quran 76:23 (Al-Insan) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

76:24

Al-Insan · Ayah 24

فَٱصْبِرْ لِحُكْمِ رَبِّكَ وَلَا تُطِعْ مِنْهُمْ ءَاثِمًا أَوْ كَفُورًا

So be patient for the decision of your Lord and do not obey from among them a sinner or ungrateful [disbeliever].

Quran 76:24 (Al-Insan) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

76:25

Al-Insan · Ayah 25

وَٱذْكُرِ ٱسْمَ رَبِّكَ بُكْرَةً وَأَصِيلًا

And mention the name of your Lord [in prayer] morning and evening

Quran 76:25 (Al-Insan) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

76:26

Al-Insan · Ayah 26

وَمِنَ ٱلَّيْلِ فَٱسْجُدْ لَهُۥ وَسَبِّحْهُ لَيْلًا طَوِيلًا

And during the night prostrate to Him and exalt [i.e., praise] Him a long [part of the] night.

Quran 76:26 (Al-Insan) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

76:27

Al-Insan · Ayah 27

إِنَّ هَٰٓؤُلَآءِ يُحِبُّونَ ٱلْعَاجِلَةَ وَيَذَرُونَ وَرَآءَهُمْ يَوْمًا ثَقِيلًا

Indeed, these [disbelievers] love the immediate and leave behind them[1814] a grave Day.

Translator's notes

[1814] i.e., neglect. The meaning may also be "leave ahead of them."

Quran 76:27 (Al-Insan) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

76:28

Al-Insan · Ayah 28

نَّحْنُ خَلَقْنَٰهُمْ وَشَدَدْنَآ أَسْرَهُمْ وَإِذَا شِئْنَا بَدَّلْنَآ أَمْثَٰلَهُمْ تَبْدِيلًا

We have created them and strengthened their forms, and when We will, We can change their likenesses with [complete] alteration.

Quran 76:28 (Al-Insan) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

76:29

Al-Insan · Ayah 29

إِنَّ هَٰذِهِۦ تَذْكِرَةٌ فَمَن شَآءَ ٱتَّخَذَ إِلَىٰ رَبِّهِۦ سَبِيلًا

Indeed, this is a reminder, so he who wills may take to his Lord a way.

Quran 76:29 (Al-Insan) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

76:30

Al-Insan · Ayah 30

وَمَا تَشَآءُونَ إِلَّآ أَن يَشَآءَ ٱللَّهُ إِنَّ ٱللَّهَ كَانَ عَلِيمًا حَكِيمًا

And you do not will except that Allāh wills. Indeed, Allāh is ever Knowing and Wise.

Quran 76:30 (Al-Insan) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

76:31

Al-Insan · Ayah 31

يُدْخِلُ مَن يَشَآءُ فِى رَحْمَتِهِۦ وَٱلظَّٰلِمِينَ أَعَدَّ لَهُمْ عَذَابًا أَلِيمًۢا

He admits whom He wills into His mercy; but the wrongdoers - He has prepared for them a painful punishment.

Quran 76:31 (Al-Insan) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

Frequently asked questions

How many ayahs are in Surah Al-Insan?

31 ayahs. Al-Insan is chapter 76 and was revealed in Madinah.

Which juz is Surah Al-Insan in?

Juz 29. Its first ayah is on page 578 of the Madinah mushaf.

What does the name Al-Insan mean?

The name Al-Insan means “The Man”.

Where do the Arabic text and the translation come from?

The Arabic is the Tanzil Uthmani text (version 1.1) and the translation is Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2). Both are shown exactly as published, unchanged.

Text sources

  • Arabic text · Tanzil Project (tanzil.net), Uthmani text version 1.1, CC BY 3.0, copied without changes

  • Translation · English Translation - Noor International Center · QuranEnc.com v1.1.2

  • Juz & pages · Tanzil Quran Metadata 1.0 (Madinah mushaf, 604 pages), CC BY 3.0