The Town (Al-Balad)
In the Name of Allah, the Merciful, the Most Merciful
۞ I CALL THIS earth to witness -- 1 and you are a lodger in this country. 2 And by the begetter (i.e. Adam) and that which he begot (i.e. his progeny); 3 Verily, We have created man in toil. 4 Thinketh he that none hath power over him? 5 He shall say: I have wasted much wealth. 6 Does he think that no one sees him? 7 Have We not made for 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 Yet he attempteth not the steep, 11 And what will explain to thee the path that is steep?- 12 (It is:) freeing the bondman; 13 Or the giving of food in a day of privation 14 to an orphan near of kin 15 Or a poor man cleaving to the dust. 16 Then will he be of those who believe, and enjoin patience, (constancy, and self-restraint), and enjoin deeds of kindness and compassion. 17 Such are the Companions of the Right Hand. 18 And those who disbelieve in Our signs, they are the Companions of the Left Hand; 19 with the Fire closed above them. 20