The Town (Al-Balad)
Allah - beginning with the name of - the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful
۞ I swear by this city -- 1 and you are dwelling in this city -- 2 And the begetter and that which he begat, 3 We have certainly created man into hardship. 4 What, does he think none has power over him, 5 He says, “I destroyed vast wealth.” 6 What, does he think none has seen him? 7 Have We not made for him a pair of eyes?- 8 and a tongue, and a pair of lips, 9 and guided him on the two paths (of good and evil)? 10 But he would not attempt the uphill road, 11 What will explain to you what the ascent is? 12 The freeing of a slave! 13 or, in a day of famine, the feeding of 14 An orphan, of kin, 15 or some needy person in distress, 16 and to be one of those who believe and urge one another to steadfastness and compassion. 17 These are the People of the Right Hand. 18 But those who disbelieve Our revelations, their place will be on the left hand. 19 Upon them is a fire, in which they are imprisoned, closed and shut above them. 20