The Town (Al-Balad)
In the name of God, The Most Gracious, The Dispenser of Grace
۞ I do call to witness this City;- 1 and you are dwelling in this city -- 2 And the begetter and whom he begot. 3 indeed, We created man in trouble. 4 Deemest he that none will overpower him? 5 He says (boastfully): "I have wasted wealth in abundance!" 6 Does he think that no one has seen him? 7 Have We not made for him a pair of eyes?- 8 and a tongue and two lips? 9 And have shown him the two ways? 10 But he would not attempt the uphill road, 11 What could let you know what the height is! 12 The freeing of a slave! 13 the giving of food upon the day of hunger 14 The orphan near in relationship, 15 or to a destitute lying in dust; 16 and to be one of those who believe and urge one another to steadfastness and compassion. 17 Those are the companions of the right. 18 And those who denied Our signs, are the people of the left. 19 [with] fire closing in upon them. 20