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 And (the mystic ties of) parent and child;- 3 Assuredly We have created man in trouble. 4 Does he think that never will anyone overcome him? 5 He shall say: I have wasted much wealth. 6 Thinketh he that none beholdeth him? 7 Did We not assign unto him two eyes 8 And a tongue, and a pair of lips?- 9 and guided him on the two paths (of good and evil)? 10 But he would not attempt the uphill road, 11 What could let you know what the height is! 12 It is the freeing of a slave; 13 And to feed in the day of hunger. 14 The orphan near in relationship, 15 Or of a homeless needy person! 16 the believers who cooperate with others in patience (steadfastness) and kindness. 17 These are the People of the Right Hand. 18 And those who disbelieve in Our signs, they are the Companions of the Left Hand; 19 Fire will be an awning over them. 20