Surah Al Insan Recitation
The Text of Surah Al Insan:
هَلْ أَتَى عَلَى الإنْسَانِ حِینٌ مِنَ الدَّهْرِ لَمْ یَکُنْ شَیْئًا مَذْکُورًا.1
إِنَّا خَلَقْنَا الإنْسَانَ مِنْ نُطْفَةٍ أَمْشَاجٍ نَبْتَلِیهِ فَجَعَلْنَاهُ سَمِیعًا بَصِیرًا.2
إِنَّا هَدَیْنَاهُ السَّبِیلَ إِمَّا شَاکِرًا وَإِمَّا کَفُورًا.3
إِنَّا أَعْتَدْنَا لِلْکَافِرِینَ سَلاسِلا وَأَغْلالا وَسَعِیرًا.4
إِنَّ الأبْرَارَ یَشْرَبُونَ مِنْ کَأْسٍ کَانَ مِزَاجُهَا کَافُورًا.5
عَیْنًا یَشْرَبُ بِهَا عِبَادُ اللَّهِ یُفَجِّرُونَهَا تَفْجِیرًا.6
یُوفُونَ بِالنَّذْرِ وَیَخَافُونَ یَوْمًا کَانَ شَرُّهُ مُسْتَطِیرًا .7
وَیُطْعِمُونَ الطَّعَامَ عَلَى حُبِّهِ مِسْکِینًا وَیَتِیمًا وَأَسِیرًا.8
إِنَّمَا نُطْعِمُکُمْ لِوَجْهِ اللَّهِ لا نُرِیدُ مِنْکُمْ جَزَاءً وَلا شُکُورًا.9
إِنَّا نَخَافُ مِنْ رَبِّنَا یَوْمًا عَبُوسًا قَمْطَرِیرًا.10
فَوَقَاهُمُ اللَّهُ شَرَّ ذَلِکَ الْیَوْمِ وَلَقَّاهُمْ نَضْرَةً وَسُرُورًا .11
وَجَزَاهُمْ بِمَا صَبَرُوا جَنَّةً وَحَرِیرًا .12
مُتَّکِئِینَ فِیهَا عَلَى الأرَائِکِ لا یَرَوْنَ فِیهَا شَمْسًا وَلا زَمْهَرِیرًا .13
وَدَانِیَةً عَلَیْهِمْ ظِلالُهَا وَذُلِّلَتْ قُطُوفُهَا تَذْلِیلا .14
وَیُطَافُ عَلَیْهِمْ بِآنِیَةٍ مِنْ فِضَّةٍ وَأَکْوَابٍ کَانَتْ قَوَارِیرَا .15
قَوَارِیرَ مِنْ فِضَّةٍ قَدَّرُوهَا تَقْدِیرًا .16
وَیُسْقَوْنَ فِیهَا کَأْسًا کَانَ مِزَاجُهَا زَنْجَبِیلا.17
عَیْنًا فِیهَا تُسَمَّى سَلْسَبِیلا .18
وَیَطُوفُ عَلَیْهِمْ وِلْدَانٌ مُخَلَّدُونَ إِذَا رَأَیْتَهُمْ حَسِبْتَهُمْ لُؤْلُؤًا مَنْثُورًا .19
وَإِذَا رَأَیْتَ ثَمَّ رَأَیْتَ نَعِیمًا وَمُلْکًا کَبِیرًا .20
عَالِیَهُمْ ثِیَابُ سُنْدُسٍ خُضْرٌ وَإِسْتَبْرَقٌ وَحُلُّوا أَسَاوِرَ مِنْ فِضَّةٍ وَسَقَاهُمْ رَبُّهُمْ شَرَابًا طَهُورًا .21
إِنَّ هَذَا کَانَ لَکُمْ جَزَاءً وَکَانَ سَعْیُکُمْ مَشْکُورًا .22
إِنَّا نَحْنُ نَزَّلْنَا عَلَیْکَ الْقُرْآنَ تَنْزِیلا .23
فَاصْبِرْ لِحُکْمِ رَبِّکَ وَلا تُطِعْ مِنْهُمْ آثِمًا أَوْ کَفُورًا .24
وَاذْکُرِ اسْمَ رَبِّکَ بُکْرَةً وَأَصِیلا .25
وَمِنَ اللَّیْلِ فَاسْجُدْ لَهُ وَسَبِّحْهُ لَیْلا طَوِیلا .26
إِنَّ هَؤُلاءِ یُحِبُّونَ الْعَاجِلَةَ وَیَذَرُونَ وَرَاءَهُمْ یَوْمًا ثَقِیلا.27
نَحْنُ خَلَقْنَاهُمْ وَشَدَدْنَا أَسْرَهُمْ وَإِذَا شِئْنَا بَدَّلْنَا أَمْثَالَهُمْ تَبْدِیلا.28
إِنَّ هَذِهِ تَذْکِرَةٌ فَمَنْ شَاءَ اتَّخَذَ إِلَى رَبِّهِ سَبِیلا .29
وَمَا تَشَاءُونَ إِلا أَنْ یَشَاءَ اللَّهُ إِنَّ اللَّهَ کَانَ عَلِیمًا حَکِیمًا.30
یُدْخِلُ مَنْ یَشَاءُ فِی رَحْمَتِهِ وَالظَّالِمِینَ أَعَدَّ لَهُمْ عَذَابًا أَلِیمًا .31`
Translation of Surah Al-Insan in English
In the name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful.
Has there not been over Man a long period when he was nothing – (not even) mentioned?
Verily, We created Man from a drop of mingled sperm to try him: So We gave him (the gifts) of Hearing and Sight.
We showed him the Way: whether he be grateful or ungrateful (rests on his will).
We have prepared chains, yokes, and a blazing Fire for the Rejecters.
As to the Righteous, they shall drink a Cup (of Wine) mixed with Kafur-
A Fountain where the Devotees of Allah drink, making it flow in unstinted abundance.
They perform (they are) vows, and they fear a Day whose evil flies far and wide.
And they feed, for the love of Allah, the indigent, the orphan, and the captive-
(Saying),”We feed you for Allah’s sake alone: we do not desire reward from you, nor thanks.
“We only fear a Day of distressful Wrath from the side of our Lord.”
However, Allah will deliver them from the evil of that Day and will shed over them a Light of Beauty and (blissful) Joy.
Moreover, because they were patient and constant, He rewarded them with a Garden and (garments of) silk.
Reclining in the (Garden) on raised thrones, they will see there neither the sun’s (excessive heat) nor (the moon’s) excessive cold.
Moreover, the shades of the (Garden) will come low over them, and the bunches (of fruit) will hang low in humility.
And amongst them will be passed round vessels of silver and goblets of crystal-
Crystal-clear, made of silver: they will determine the measure thereof (according to their wishes).
And they will be given to drink there of a Cup (of Wine) mixed with Zanjabil-
A fountain there called Salsabil.
Moreover, round about them will (serve) youths of perpetual (freshness): If thou seest them, thou wouldst think them scattered Pearls.
Moreover, when thou lookest, thou wilt see a Bliss and a Realm Magnificent.
Upon them will be green Garments of fine silk and heavy brocade, and they will be adorned with Bracelets of silver, and their Lord will give them a drink of a Wine Pure and Holy.
“Verily this is a Reward for you, and your Endeavour is accepted and recognised.”
It is We Who have sent down the Qur’an to thee by stages.
Therefore be patient with constancy to the Command of thy Lord, and hearken not to the sinner or the ingrate among them.
And celebrate the name of thy Lord morning and evening,
Moreover, for part of the night, prostrate yourself to Him; and glorify Him a long night through.
As to these, they love the fleeting life and put away a Day (that will be) hard behind them.
We created them, and We have made their joints strong; but, when We will, We can substitute their like by a complete change.
This is an admonition: Whosoever will let him take a (straight) Path to his Lord.
However, ye will not, except as Allah wills; for Allah is full of Knowledge and Wisdom.
He will admit to His Mercy whom He will; But the wrong-doers,- for them has He prepared a grievous Penalty.
Benefits of Surah Al-Insan
Surah Al-Insan, also known as Surah Ad-Dahr, is the 76th chapter of the Quran. It contained 31 verses and was revealed in Medina. Here are some of the benefits of reciting Surah Al-Insan:
- Increases one’s rewards: Surah Al-Insan is a relatively short chapter, but it contains many virtues and blessings for those who recite it. Muslims believe reciting it regularly can increase one’s rewards in the afterlife.
- It reminds us of Allah’s blessings: Surah Al-Insan talks about the blessings Allah has bestowed upon humanity, such as food, drink, and clothing. Reading this chapter can remind us of Allah’s generosity and encourage us to be grateful for what we have.
- Encourages charity: Surah Al-Insan highlights the importance of giving to needy people. It tells the story of a group of believers who give food to the poor and needy, and Allah rewards them for their generosity. Reciting this chapter can inspire us to be more charitable and compassionate toward others.
- Provides comfort: Surah Al-Insan describes the rewards that await believers in paradise, such as beautiful gardens and a peaceful atmosphere. Reading this chapter can provide comfort and hope to those who are going through difficult times.
- Helps in spiritual development: Surah Al-Insan contains many lessons and teachings to help Muslims grow in their faith and become better people. By reflecting on the verses and applying them to our lives, we can develop spiritually and improve our relationship with Allah.
Overall, Surah Al-Insan is a beautiful chapter of the Quran that contains many blessings and benefits for those who recite it.
How to Pronounce Surah Al-Insan
Here is the pronunciation guide for the given text:
hál ‘atá ‘alá ‘l-‘ínsáni hínun mina ‘d-dahri lam yakun shay’an madhkúran. ‘inná khalaqná ‘l-‘ínsána min nutfatin amshájin nabtalíhi fajáalnáhu samian basíran. ‘inná hadaynáhu ‘s-sabíla ‘imma shákiran wa ‘imma kafooran. ‘inná ‘atadná li ‘l-káfirína salásila wa ‘aghlálan wa saíran. ‘inná ‘l-abrára yashrabúna min kásin kána mizájuhá káfúran. aynan yashrabúna bihá ibádu ‘alláhi yufajjirúnahá tafjíran. yúfúna bi ‘n-nadri wa yakháfun yawman kána sharruhu mustaţíran. wa yutimúna ‘t-taáma alá hubbihi mískinan wa yatíman wa ‘asíran. ‘innamá nutimukum liwajhi ‘alláhi lā nurídú minkum jazá’an wa lā shukúran. ‘inná nakháfu min rabbina yawman abúsan qamtaríran. fawáqáhumu ‘alláhu sharra dhálika ‘lyawmi wa laqqáhum nadhratan wa surúran. wajazáhum bimá şabarú jannatan wa haríran. muttakína fíhá alá ‘l-‘ará’iki lā yarawna fíhá shamsan wa lā zamharíran. wadáníyatán alayhim dhiláluhá wa dhillilat qutúfuhá tadhleíla. wa yutaafú alayhim bi’áníyatin min fiddatin wa ‘akwábin kána tawáriirán. qawáriir min fiddatin qaddarúhá taqdíran. wa yusqáwna fíhá kásan kána mizájuhá zanjabílan.
Note: The pronunciation guide uses the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) and represents the Modern Standard Arabic pronunciation. It may vary slightly depending on regional dialects.
Surah Al-Insan Tafseer
The surah starts with a rhetorical question asking if there had ever been a time when man was nothing worth mentioning, followed by the assertion that Allah has created man from a drop of mixed fluid and has given him the faculties of hearing and sight. The subsequent verses describe the reward of the righteous and the punishment of the disbelievers.
The main themes of Surah Al-Insan include the creation of human beings, the nature of the human soul, the blessings and trials of life, and the importance of gratitude, charity, and piety. The surah emphasizes the importance of remembering Allah and seeking His guidance and warns against arrogance and heedlessness.
In Tafsir, the commentators explain the verses of the Quran, analyze their meanings, and provide historical and linguistic contexts. Some prominent Tafsir works discussing Surah Al-Insan include Tafsir Ibn Kathir, Tafsir al-Jalalayn, and Tafsir al-Qurtubi.
In summary, Surah Al-Insan is a profound chapter of the Quran that highlights the blessings of life and the importance of gratitude, charity, and piety. It guides how to live a righteous life and warns against arrogance and heedlessness. Tafsir’s works provide a deeper understanding of the surah and its message.
When Was Surah Al-Insan Revealed ?
Surah Al-Insan, also known as Surah Ad-Dahr, was revealed in the later stages of the Prophet Muhammad’s mission in Medina after the migration (hijra) from Mecca. The exact date of revelation is unknown, but it is believed to have been revealed in the 5th or 6th year after the migration (Hijra), which corresponds to 626-628 CE.
