The Town (Al-Balad)
In the name of Allah, the Merciful, the Compassionate
۞ No! I swear by this land, 1 and thou art a lodger in this land; 2 And the begetter and whom he begot. 3 that We have created the human being to face a great deal of hardship. 4 What, does he think none has power over him, 5 He says, "I have spent enormous wealth." 6 Does he think that no one sees him? 7 Have We not given him two eyes, 8 and a tongue, and a pair of lips, 9 And shown unto him the two highways? 10 But he has made no effort to pass on the path that is steep. 11 And what will make you know the path that is steep? 12 (It is:) freeing the bondman; 13 or the feeding, upon a day of [one's own] hunger, 14 An orphan near of kin, 15 or some needy person in distress, 16 Then will he be of those who believe, and enjoin patience, (constancy, and self-restraint), and enjoin deeds of kindness and compassion. 17 Their place will be on the right hand. 18 As for those who rejected Our Signs, they are the People of the Left Hand. 19 Upon them shall be a Fire that will hem them in. 20