As-salaam wa-alaikum, brothers and sisters.
Summary
Today’s selection concludes Surah 76, which goes by two names, Al-Insan which means Man or Adh-Dahr which means the Times, verses 13-31. These verses describe how an exemplary life in heaven awaits those who choose to believe. Finally, it is explained that Allah sent the Qur’an gradually according to the issues facing mankind.
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Verses
Bis-millahi ar-rahman, ar-raheem.
In the name of Allah, most gracious, most merciful.There they shall be reclining upon high couches; they shall feel neither the scorching heat nor the biting cold.[13] The trees of paradise will spread their shade around them, and their fruits will hang in clusters within their easy reach.[14] They shall be served with silver dishes, goblets of crystal,[15] and goblets made of crystal-clear silver, filled by their attendants in due measure.[16] And they will also be given to drink a cup of wine mixed with Zanjabïl (ginger-flavored water),[17] from a fountain, called Salsabïl.[18] They shall be attended by boys graced with eternal youth: when you see them, they would seem like sprinkled pearls.[19] And which ever direction you will look, you will see blessings and the splendor of a great Kingdom.[20] They (the residents of paradise) shall be arrayed in the garments of fine green silk and rich brocade, and adorned with bracelets of silver, and their Lord will give them pure wine to drink.[21] O believers, that’s how you will be rewarded, and your endeavors appreciated.[22] 76:[13-22]
Surely, it is We Who have sent down this Qur’an to you through gradual revelations,[23] therefore, await with patience the command of your Lord and do not yield to any sinner or disbeliever from among the unbelievers.[24] Glorify the name of your Lord morning and evening;[25] prostrate before Him at night and glorify Him during the long hours of night.[26] These unbelievers love the transitory life of this world and neglect the heavy Day that is coming ahead.[27] It is We Who created them and made their joints strong; but if We please We can replace them with others like them through a change.[28] This is indeed an admonition, so let him who will, adopt The Way to his Lord,[29] but you cannot will, except by the will of Allah. Surely Allah is All-Knowledgeable, All-Wise.[30] He admits to His mercy whom He wills, and for the wrongdoers He has prepared a painful punishment.[31] 76:[23-31]
Ameen.
This concludes today’s episode of the 17 Verses Podcast. I hope that this selection has helped increase your understanding of the holy Qur’an just a little bit.
Thank you and be well.