The Town (Al-Balad)
In the name of Allah, most benevolent, ever-merciful
۞ I do call to witness this City;- 1 And you are free (from sin, to punish the enemies of Islam on the Day of the conquest) in this city (Makkah). 2 And the begetter and whom he begot. 3 We have indeed created man surrounded by hardships. 4 Does He think that no one will ever have control over him? 5 (He boasts and shows off) saying, "I have spent a great deal of money (for the cause of God)". 6 Does he, then, think that no one sees him? 7 Did We not make two eyes for him? 8 And a tongue, and a pair of lips?- 9 And have shown him the two ways? 10 But he hath not attempted the Ascent - 11 What could let you know what the height is! 12 It is freeing the neck, 13 Or the feeding on a day of hunger. 14 of an orphan near of kin, 15 or a needy man in misery; 16 the believers who cooperate with others in patience (steadfastness) and kindness. 17 These are the people of the right. 18 But those who disbelieve Our revelations, their place will be on the left hand. 19 The Fire will vault them over. 20