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The Sensory Covenant: Allah's Test Through Senses
Human creation from a sperm-drop as a divine test, endowed with hearing and sight to fulfill the purpose of trial.
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The Sensory Covenant: Allah's Test Through Senses
Human creation from a sperm-drop as a divine test, endowed with hearing and sight to fulfill the purpose of trial.
We created man from a liquid mixture, to test him; and We made him hearing and seeing.
Surah 76, Ayah 2
Multi-Source Confirmation
sahih
Indeed, We created man from a sperm-drop mixture that We may try him; and We made him hearing and seeing.
arberry
We created man of a sperm-drop, a mingling, and We made him hearing, seeing.
maududi
Verily We created man out of a drop of intermingled sperm so that We might try him, and We therefore endowed him with hearing and sight.
yusufali
Verily We created Man from a drop of mingled sperm, in order to try him: So We gave him (the gifts), of Hearing and Sight.
pickthall
Lo! We create man from a drop of thickened fluid to test him; so We make him hearing, knowing.
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The Choice of Gratitude: Embracing the Guided Path
We guided him to the way, be he appreciative or unappreciative.
Surah 76, Ayah 3
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Chains of Ignorance, Flames of Inaction
We have prepared for the faithless chains, and yokes, and a Searing Fire.
Surah 76, Ayah 4
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Facing the Day of Reckoning: A Call to Humility
We dread from our Lord a frowning grim Day.”
Surah 76, Ayah 10
Dr. Yasir Qadhi
Dr. Yasir Qadhi | Front Page Editor
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Allah
spiritual entity
18 mentions this sura
4187 total mentions
Dominant: Transcendence
Believers
group
17 mentions this sura
878 total mentions
Dominant: Transcendence
Mankind
group
5 mentions this sura
495 total mentions
Dominant: Safety
Imam al-Ghazali
Imam al-Ghazali | Editor-in-Chief
Audio Edition
Full Chapter Audio
31 verse segments
Speaker Distribution
Unknown 2
Narrator 29
Verse Segments
Surah 76, Ayah 1
Narrator
Has there come upon man a period of time when he was nothing to be mentioned?
Surah 76, Ayah 2
Narrator
We created man from a liquid mixture, to test him; and We made him hearing and seeing.
Surah 76, Ayah 3
Narrator
We guided him to the way, be he appreciative or unappreciative.
Surah 76, Ayah 4
Narrator
We have prepared for the faithless chains, and yokes, and a Searing Fire.
Surah 76, Ayah 5
Narrator
But the righteous will drink from a cup whose mixture is aroma.
Surah 76, Ayah 6
Narrator
A spring from which the servants of God will drink, making it gush abundantly.
Surah 76, Ayah 7
Narrator
They fulfill their vows, and dread a Day whose ill is widespread.
Surah 76, Ayah 8
Narrator
And they feed, for the love of Him, the poor, and the orphan, and the captive.
Surah 76, Ayah 9
Unknown
“We only feed you for the sake of God. We want from you neither compensation, nor gratitude.
Surah 76, Ayah 10
Unknown
We dread from our Lord a frowning grim Day.”
Dr. Yasir Qadhi
Dr. Yasir Qadhi | Front Page Editor
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Word of the Edition
Faith
Appears 27 times
· 15.8% of themes
Faith
27
Afterlife
18
Worship
17
Guidance
16
Creation
16
Mercy
15
Gratitude
12
Patience
12
Surah 76, Ayah 3
The Choice of Gratitude: Embracing...
Surah 76, Ayah 4
Chains of Ignorance, Flames of Inaction
Surah 76, Ayah 5
Fragrance of Righteousness:...
Jalal al-Din al-Suyuti
Jalal al-Din al-Suyuti | Linguistics Editor
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Ibn Kathir | Senior News Correspondent
Reader Action
Supplications
The Sensory Covenant: Allah's Test Through Senses
O Allah, open my ears to Your verses and my eyes to Your signs; grant me the humility to listen and the wisdom to see the beauty You have woven into all creation.
Surah 76, Ayah 2
The Choice of Gratitude: Embracing the Guided Path
O Allah, You are the source of all guidance. Grant me a heart that always recognizes Your signs and expresses sincere gratitude, even when I feel ungrateful. May my gratitude strengthen my obedience and keep me on the straight path.
Surah 76, Ayah 3
Chains of Ignorance, Flames of Inaction
O Allah, You have set chains and flames for those who turn away. Protect me from being caught in the shackles of neglect and from being consumed by the blaze of heedlessness. Grant me the steadfastness to seek Your guidance and the humility to submit fully.
Surah 76, Ayah 4
Daily Actions
The Sensory Covenant: Allah's Test Through Senses
Today, consciously employ your hearing and seeing to seek Allah’s signs in every encounter.
Today, consciously employ your hearing and seeing to seek Allah’s signs in every encounter.
Surah 76, Ayah 2
The Choice of Gratitude: Embracing the Guided Path
Today, whenever you notice a sign of Allah’s guidance—be it a thought, a suggestion, or a circumstance—make a deliberate pause to thank Him, and jot it down.
Today, whenever you notice a sign of Allah’s guidance—be it a thought, a suggestion, or a circumstance—make a deliberate pause to thank Him, and jot it down.
Surah 76, Ayah 3
Chains of Ignorance, Flames of Inaction
Before each act of worship today, pause to acknowledge the weight of accountability and consciously choose sincerity.
Before each act of worship today, pause to acknowledge the weight of accountability and consciously choose sincerity.
Surah 76, Ayah 4
Reflect
The Sensory Covenant: Allah's Test Through Senses --
In what moments today did I use my senses merely for worldly pleasure, and how could I have redirected that attention to perceive Allah’s signs instead?
The Choice of Gratitude: Embracing the Guided Path --
In moments when I am guided, do I automatically feel grateful, or do I often dismiss the guidance? How would my relationship with guidance change if I consistently expressed gratitude?
Chains of Ignorance, Flames of Inaction --
In what areas of my life am I unconsciously bound by the ‘chains’ of habitual disbelief or complacency? How would my actions change if I recognized the ‘blaze’ of consequences?
Weekly Challenge
Sensory Test Journal: For seven days, each morning record one sound that reminded you of Allah and one thing you saw that evoked gratitude. At midday, note another sound and sight. Keep a tally of how many moments you consciously shifted from distraction to divine awareness. On Day 7, review the journal, rate the increase in spiritual alertness on a scale of 1‑10, and decide one new practice to sustain this heightened sensory mindfulness.
Surah 76, Ayah 2
Close your eyes for 30 seconds and inhale deeply. Open them and listen for one minute to the ambient sounds around you, noting any sound that reminds you of Allah’s presence. Then pick up a small object (e.g., a leaf or a stone) and observe its texture, color, and shape for two minutes, reflecting on how its creation points to a purposeful maker.
Surah 76, Ayah 2
Right now, close your eyes, breathe three times, and recall a recent moment of guidance. Say silently, 'Alhamdulillah, You have guided me.' Write the guidance and your gratitude in a notebook.
Surah 76, Ayah 3
Shaykh Hamza Yusuf
Shaykh Hamza Yusuf | Reader Engagement Editor
The Revelation Transcript
31 verses
1
Has there come upon man a period of time when he was nothing to be mentioned?
2
We created man from a liquid mixture, to test him; and We made him hearing and seeing.
3
We guided him to the way, be he appreciative or unappreciative.
4
We have prepared for the faithless chains, and yokes, and a Searing Fire.
5
But the righteous will drink from a cup whose mixture is aroma.
6
A spring from which the servants of God will drink, making it gush abundantly.
7
They fulfill their vows, and dread a Day whose ill is widespread.
8
And they feed, for the love of Him, the poor, and the orphan, and the captive.
9
Unknown
“We only feed you for the sake of God. We want from you neither compensation, nor gratitude.
10
Unknown
We dread from our Lord a frowning grim Day.”
11
So God will protect them from the ills of that Day, and will grant them radiance and joy.
12
And will reward them for their patience with a Garden and silk.
13
Reclining therein on the thrones; experiencing therein neither sun, nor frost.
14
Its shade hovering over them, and its fruit brought low within reach.
15
Passing around them are vessels of silver, and cups of crystal.
16
Crystal of silver—they measured them exactly.
17
They will be served therein with a cup whose flavor is Zanjabeel.
18
A spring therein named Salsabeel.
19
Passing among them are eternalized youths. If you see them, you would think them sprinkled pearls.
20
Wherever you look, you see bliss, and a vast kingdom.
21
Upon them are garments of green silk, and satin. And they will be adorned with bracelets of silver. And their Lord will offer them a pure drink.
22
“This is a reward for you. Your efforts are well appreciated.”
23
It is We who sent down the Quran upon you—a gradual revelation.
24
So be patient for the decision of your Lord, and do not obey the sinner or the blasphemer among them.
25
And mention the Name of your Lord, morning and evening.
26
And for part of the night, prostrate yourself to Him, and glorify Him long into the night.
27
As for these: they love the fleeting life, and leave behind a Heavy Day.
28
We created them, and strengthened their frame; and whenever We will, We can replace them with others like them.
29
This is a reminder; so whoever wills, let him take a path to his Lord.
30
Yet you cannot will, unless God wills. God is Knowing and Wise.
31
He admits into His mercy whomever He wills. But as for the wrongdoers, He has prepared for them a painful punishment.
Imam al-Qurtubi
Imam al-Qurtubi | Senior Legal Analyst