The Town (Al-Balad)
In the name of God, The Most Gracious, The Dispenser of Grace
۞ I CALL THIS earth to witness -- 1 And thou art a freeman of this City;- 2 And [by] the father and that which was born [of him], 3 that We have created man into a life of toil and trial. 4 Does man think that no one will ever have power over him? 5 He saith: I have wasted riches plenteous. 6 Thinketh he that none beholdeth him? 7 Have We not given him two eyes, 8 One tongue, and two lips, 9 And pointed out to him the two conspicuous ways? 10 But he would not attempt the uphill road, 11 And what will explain to thee the path that is steep?- 12 It is freeing the neck, 13 Or feeding on a day of severe hunger 14 to an orphan near of kin 15 Or the poor 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 They are the people of the right hand (and will succeed). 18 But those who deny Our revelations are the people of the left hand: 19 [with] fire closing in upon them. 20