The Town (Al-Balad)
In the name of Allah, the Merciful, the Compassionate
۞ Nay, I swear by this city - 1 this land in which thou art free to dwell 2 or by the great father and his wonderful son (Abraham and Ishmael) 3 that We have created the human being to face a great deal of hardship. 4 Does he think that no one has power over him? 5 He says, “I destroyed vast wealth.” 6 Does man think that no one saw him? 7 Did We not assign unto him two eyes 8 One tongue, and two lips, 9 And have shown him the two ways? 10 So he did not quickly enter the steep valley. 11 And what can make you know what is [breaking through] the difficult pass? 12 It is the setting free of a slave 13 or the feeding, upon a day of [one's own] hunger, 14 to an orphan near of kin; 15 or some needy person in distress, 16 the believers who cooperate with others in patience (steadfastness) and kindness. 17 Such are they that have attained to righteousness; 18 But those who disbelieve in Our verses, they are the Companions of the Left, 19 Upon them shall be a Fire that will hem them in. 20