He Frowned ('Abasa)
In the Name of God, the Merciful, the Compassionate
۞ He frowned and turned away 1 when the blind came to him. 2 What made you think that he will not grow in virtue, 3 or he might be mindful and good counsel might avail him. 4 Now as for him who believes himself to be self-sufficient 5 To him you attend; 6 Though it is not your concern if he should not grow (in fulness). 7 And he who comes to thee eagerly 8 and fearfully, 9 So you leave him, and are engrossed elsewhere! 10 By no means! Verily it is an admonition. 11 So whoever wills, let him pay attention to it. 12 On honourable pages. 13 Exalted (in dignity), purified, 14 borne by the hands of scribes, 15 Noble and pious. 16 Perish the human! How unthankful he is! 17 From what substance did He create him? 18 From a drop of liquid; He created him and then set several measures for him. 19 then the way eased for him, 20 Then He caused him to die and be buried 21 Then, when it is His Will, He will resurrect him (again). 22 Nay; but he has not done what He bade him. 23 Let man reflect on the food he eats. 24 We send down abundant water, 25 Then split the earth in clefts 26 and therein made the grains to grow 27 And grapes and herbage, 28 And olive-trees and palm-trees 29 And garden-closes of thick foliage 30 fruits, and grass. 31 (These are made so as to be) means of enjoyment for you and your cattle. 32 At length, when there comes the Deafening Noise,- 33 That Day shall a man flee from his brother, 34 and from his mother and father, 35 his consort, his sons, 36 for on that day everyone will be completely engrossed in his own concerns. 37 [Some] faces, that Day, will be bright - 38 Laughing, rejoicing at good news (of Paradise). 39 whereas some faces will be covered with dust 40 and veiled with darkness. 41 those -- they are the unbelievers, the libertines. 42