The Town (Al-Balad)
In the name of Allah, the Compassionate, the Merciful
۞ I swear by this city (Mecca) – 1 this land in which thou art free to dwell 2 And the begetter and whom he begot. 3 That We created man in toil and trouble. 4 Thinks he that none can overcome him? 5 He says: “I have squandered enormous wealth.” 6 Does he believe that none has seen him? 7 Did We not grant him two eyes, 8 And a tongue, and a pair of lips?- 9 And shown him the two ways (good and evil)? 10 Yet, he has not entered into Aqaba 11 How will you comprehend what the Steep ascent is? -- 12 It is freeing the neck, 13 Or feeding on a day of severe hunger 14 An orphan near of kin, 15 Or a poor man cleaving to the dust. 16 the believers who cooperate with others in patience (steadfastness) and kindness. 17 Such are they that have attained to righteousness; 18 As for those who rejected Our Signs, they are the People of the Left Hand. 19 Over them shall be Fire closing round. 20