The Town (Al-Balad)
In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful
۞ No, I swear by this country (Mecca), 1 And you are free (from sin, to punish the enemies of Islam on the Day of the conquest) in this city (Makkah). 2 And [by] the father and that which was born [of him], 3 Verily We have created man into toil and hardship. 4 Does man think that no one will ever have power over him? 5 He says: "I have wasted a great deal of wealth." 6 What, does he think none has seen him? 7 Did We not grant him two eyes, 8 a tongue, and two lips, 9 And guide him to the parting of the mountain ways? 10 But he has not broken through the difficult pass. 11 Would that you knew what Aqaba is! 12 The freeing of a slave, 13 or, in a day of famine, the feeding of 14 of an orphaned relative 15 or of a needy [stranger] lying in the dust 16 Then will he be of those who believe, and enjoin patience, (constancy, and self-restraint), and enjoin deeds of kindness and compassion. 17 Such are the Companions of the Right Hand. 18 But those who disbelieve Our revelations, their place will be on the left hand. 19 Fire will be an awning over them. 20