The Town (Al-Balad)
In the Name of God, the Merciful, the Compassionate
۞ I swear by this city -- 1 and thou art a lodger in this land; 2 And the begetter and that which he begat, 3 We created the human in fatigue. 4 What, does he think none has power over him, 5 He says, "I have spent enormous wealth." 6 What, does he think none has seen him? 7 Have We not given him two eyes, 8 a tongue, and two lips? 9 and shown him the two highways [of good and evil]? 10 But he has not attempted the ascent. 11 Ah, what will convey unto thee what the Ascent is! - 12 The freeing of a slave, 13 or giving food on a day of hunger 14 The orphan near in relationship, 15 or of a needy [stranger] lying in the dust 16 And moreover to be of those who accepted faith, and who urged patience to one another and who urged graciousness to one another. 17 They are those on the Right Hand (the dwellers of Paradise), 18 And those who disbelieve Our signs - they are the fellows of the lefthand. 19 over them is a Fire covered down. 20