The Town (Al-Balad)
In the name of Allah, most benevolent, ever-merciful
۞ I do call to witness this City;- 1 – this city wherein you have been rendered violable– 2 And the begetter and that which he begat, 3 We verily have created man in an atmosphere: 4 Does he think that never will anyone overcome him? 5 He says (boastfully): "I have wasted wealth in abundance!" 6 Does he believe that none has seen him? 7 Have We not made for him two eyes 8 and a tongue, and two lips, 9 And did We not show him the two highroads (of good and evil)? 10 But he hath not attempted the Ascent - 11 And what can make you know what is [breaking through] the difficult pass? 12 (It is) to free a slave, 13 or the feeding, upon a day of [one's own] hunger, 14 of an orphaned relative 15 or of a needy [stranger] lying in the dust 16 the believers who cooperate with others in patience (steadfastness) and kindness. 17 Their place will be on the right hand. 18 But those who disbelieve in Our verses, they are the Companions of the Left, 19 The Fire will vault them over. 20