The Town (Al-Balad)
In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful
۞ I swear by this city, Makkah - 1 And thou shalt be allowed in yonder city 2 or by the great father and his wonderful son (Abraham and Ishmael) 3 Verily, We have created man in toil. 4 Does he think that no one has power over him? 5 He says, "I have spent enormous wealth." 6 What, does he think none has seen him? 7 Did We not grant him two eyes, 8 a tongue, and two lips? 9 and shown him the two paths? 10 But he has made no effort to pass on the path that is steep. 11 How will you comprehend what the Steep ascent is? -- 12 (It is) the setting free of a slave, 13 And to feed in the day of hunger. 14 to an orphan near of kin 15 or to a destitute lying in dust; 16 Then will he be of those who believe, and enjoin patience, (constancy, and self-restraint), and enjoin deeds of kindness and compassion. 17 Those are the Companions of the Right. 18 As for those who disbelieve in Our revelations, they are the people of the left 19 Fire will be an awning over them. 20