The Town (Al-Balad)
In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful
۞ Nay, I swear by this city - 1 And you shall be made free from obligation in this city-- 2 And by the begetter (i.e. Adam) and that which he begot (i.e. his progeny); 3 We have certainly created man into hardship. 4 Does he think that never will anyone overcome him? 5 He will say: 'I have destroyed a vast wealth' 6 Thinks he that none sees him? 7 Did We not give him two eyes, 8 and a tongue and two lips? 9 And did We not guide him to the two elevated things? 10 But he would not attempt the uphill road, 11 Would that you knew what Aqaba is! 12 (It is) the setting free of a slave, 13 Or the giving of food in a day of hunger 14 an orphaned relative 15 Or some poor wretch in misery, 16 Then he became one of those who believed, and recommended one another to perseverance and patience, and (also) recommended one another to pity and compassion. 17 These are the fellows of the righthand. 18 But those who disbelieve Our revelations, their place will be on the left hand. 19 On them is fire closed over. 20