The Town (Al-Balad)
In the name of Allah, the Merciful, the Compassionate
۞ Nay, I swear by this city - 1 And thou art an indweller of this city - 2 or by the great father and his wonderful son (Abraham and Ishmael) 3 We verily have created man in an atmosphere: 4 Does man think that no one will ever have power over him? 5 He says: “I have squandered enormous wealth.” 6 Does he think that none has observed him? 7 Did We not make two eyes for him? 8 And a tongue and two lips? 9 And pointed out to him the two conspicuous ways? 10 But he has not attempted the ascent. 11 And what can make you know what is [breaking through] the difficult pass? 12 It is the freeing of a slave; 13 Or the feeding on a day of hunger. 14 to an orphaned relative 15 Or to a Miskin (poor) afflicted with misery. 16 the believers who cooperate with others in patience (steadfastness) and kindness. 17 Those who do so are the people of the right hand, 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