The Town (Al-Balad)
In the name of Allah, most benevolent, ever-merciful
۞ I swear by this city (Makkah); 1 And you, [O Muhammad], are free of restriction in this city - 2 And the parent and the offspring, 3 We have certainly created man into hardship. 4 Deemest he that none will overpower him? 5 He says, "I have spent enormous wealth." 6 Deemest he that none beholdeth him? 7 Have We not made for him a pair of 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 has not broken through the difficult pass. 11 And what will make you know 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, having relationship, 15 Or some poor wretch in misery, 16 Then will he be of those who believe, and enjoin patience, (constancy, and self-restraint), and enjoin deeds of kindness and compassion. 17 These are the People of the Right Hand. 18 And those who denied Our signs, are the people of the left. 19 The Fire will vault them over. 20