The Town (Al-Balad)
In the Name of Allah, the Most Beneficent, the Most Merciful
۞ I swear by this city, Makkah - 1 and you are dwelling in this city -- 2 and by parent and offspring, 3 Verily, We have created man in toil. 4 What, does he think none has power over him, 5 He says: “I have squandered enormous wealth.” 6 Does he think that none has observed him? 7 Did We not assign unto him two eyes 8 and a tongue, and two lips, 9 And did We not show him the two highroads (of good and evil)? 10 So he did not quickly enter the steep valley. 11 And what will explain to thee the path that is steep?- 12 (It is) the freeing of a slave, 13 or giving food upon a day of hunger 14 The orphan near in relationship, 15 Or a poor man cleaving to the 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 Such are the Companions of the Right Hand. 18 As for those who disbelieve in Our revelations, they are the people of the left 19 The Fire will be shut over them (i.e. they will be enveloped by the Fire without any opening or window or outlet. 20