He Frowned ('Abasa)
In the Name of God, the Merciful, the Compassionate
۞ (The Prophet (Peace be upon him)) frowned and turned away, 1 Because the blind man came unto him. 2 You never know. Perhaps he wanted to purify himself, 3 or receive some (Quranic) advice which would benefit him. 4 As for him who considers himself free from need (of you), 5 Unto him thou payest regard. 6 though you will not be questioned even if he never purifies himself. 7 And he who comes to thee eagerly 8 And whereas he fears, 9 him didst thou disregard! 10 These verses are a reminder 11 So whoso wills may give heed to it. 12 It is contained in scrolls highly honoured, 13 Exalted, purified, 14 by the hands of scribes 15 noble and purified. 16 Perish the human! How unthankful he is! 17 Of what substance God created him? 18 From a drop of liquid; He created him and then set several measures for him. 19 and then makes it easy for him to go through life; 20 then causes him to die and buries him, 21 Then, when it is His Will, He will raise him up (again). 22 No! Man has not yet accomplished what He commanded him. 23 Let the human reflect on the food he eats, 24 how We pour down rain in abundance, 25 and then We cleaved the earth asunder. 26 then caused the grain to grow out of it, 27 grapes, and fresh fodder, 28 Olives and dates, 29 and gardens dense with foliage, 30 And fruits and herbage 31 (To be) a provision and benefit for you and your cattle. 32 Then when cometh the Deafening Cry 33 On the day when a man fleeth from his brother 34 And his mother and his father 35 and his consort and his children; 36 Each man will have enough cares that day. 37 On that day faces will be bright as dawn, 38 Laughing, rejoicing at good news (of Paradise). 39 And many will be dust-begrimed, 40 with darkness overspread: 41 those -- they are the unbelievers, the libertines. 42