The Town (Al-Balad)
In the name of Allah, the Entirely Merciful, the Especially Merciful
۞ I CALL THIS earth to witness -- 1 and you are dwelling in this city -- 2 And [by] the father and that which was born [of him], 3 Verily, We have created man in toil. 4 Thinketh he that none hath power over him? 5 He saith: I have wasted riches plenteous. 6 Does he think that no one has seen him? 7 Have We not made for him two eyes 8 a tongue, and two lips? 9 and guided him on the two paths (of good and evil)? 10 But he has not attempted the ascent. 11 and what shall teach thee what is the steep? 12 It is freeing the neck, 13 Or, feeding, in a day of privation, 14 To an orphan near of kin. 15 Or some poor wretch in misery, 16 the believers who cooperate with others in patience (steadfastness) and kindness. 17 These are the people of the right hand. 18 But those who deny Our revelations are the people of the left hand: 19 Over them will be fire closed in. 20