IZQ

076

Humans

By the Name

God

the Fount-of-All-Mercy
the Ever-Merciful

have humans
ever known a time
when they were not
thought about?

We created humans
of a drop of liquid
mixed together

testing them

and We made them
hearing and seeing

surely We guided them
on the way

whether they are thankful
or ungrateful

surely We have prepared
for those who are
ungrateful

shackles and chains

and a Blaze

surely the truly good
will drink from a cup
mixed with camphor

a fountain from which
the servants of God drink

as it gushes out
in great amounts

they keep their promises

and fear a day
when evil is spread
far and wide

they give out food
for the love of Hu

to the needy
to the orphan
and to the captive

"We feed you only for
the Face of God

we want no repayment
from you

no thanking

we fear from our Liege
a day that is
grim and frowning"

so God saves them
from the evil
of that day

throwing light and joy
upon them

they are rewarded
for their patience
with a Garden

and silk

in it they will lie down
on couches

in it they will face
no burning sun
no bitter cold

its shading branches
will hang over them

its fruit in bunches
hanging there to be picked

and there will be
passed around them
bowls of silver

and goblets of crystal

silver crystal

they have measured
very exactly

in it they will be given
a cup to drink

with a mix of ginger

in it a fountain
whose name is
Salsabil

young people
who do not age
will go around serving them

when you see them
you would think they are
scattered pearls

when you see them
you see delight

and a vast realm

they will wear clothes of
green silk and brocade

made beautiful
with silver bracelets

and their Liege
will give them to drink
a pure drink

"Surely this is
a reward for you

and you are thanked
for your struggle"

surely We have sent down
this Reading on you

a little at a time

so be patient
under the judgement
of your Liege

and do not obey
any of those
who are evil
or ungrateful

and remember
the Name of your Liege

at dawn
and in the evening

and part of the night

and make Sajda before Hu

and glorify Hu
through the long night

surely they love
this hurried world

and put behind them
thoughts of a heavy day

We created them
and made their joints strong

and when We choose
We shall replace them
with others like them

surely this is a Reminder

so whoever wishes
can find a way
towards their Liege

but you will not
unless God wills

surely God is
All-Knowing
Wise

for Hu allows
into Hu's mercy
whoever Hu wills

as for those who do evil
Hu has prepared for them
a painful punishment

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