The Town (Al-Balad)
In the name of Allah, most benevolent, ever-merciful
۞ I swear by this city, Makkah - 1 For you (O dear Prophet Mohammed – peace and blessings be upon him) are in this city. 2 And by the begetter (i.e. Adam) and that which he begot (i.e. his progeny); 3 Verily We have created man into toil and hardship. 4 Does He think that no one will ever have control over him? 5 He says, "I have spent wealth in abundance." 6 Does he believe that none has seen 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 highways? 10 Yet, he has not entered into Aqaba 11 And what will make you know the path that is steep? 12 (It is) Freeing a neck (slave, etc.) 13 Or giving food in a day of hunger (famine), 14 Of a related orphan, 15 Or to the indigent (down) in the dust. 16 the believers who cooperate with others in patience (steadfastness) and kindness. 17 These are the people of the right. 18 But those who deny Our revelations are the people of the left hand: 19 The Fire will vault them over. 20