The Town (Al-Balad)
In the Name of Allah, the Most Beneficent, the Most Merciful
۞ I swear by this city -- 1 this land in which thou art free to dwell 2 And (the mystic ties of) parent and child;- 3 That We created man in toil and trouble. 4 What, does he think none has power over him, 5 He says, “I destroyed vast wealth.” 6 Does he believe that none has seen him? 7 Did We not give him two eyes, 8 a tongue, and two lips, 9 and guided him on the two highways? 10 But he would not attempt the uphill road, 11 What will explain to you what the ascent is? 12 (It is) Freeing a neck (slave, etc.) 13 or giving food upon a day of hunger 14 to an orphan near of kin 15 Or to a Miskin (poor) afflicted with misery. 16 the believers who cooperate with others in patience (steadfastness) and kindness. 17 Those who do so are the people of the right hand, 18 whereas those who are bent on denying the truth of Our messages - they are such as have lost themselves in evil, 19 The Fire will be shut over them (i.e. they will be enveloped by the Fire without any opening or window or outlet. 20