The Town (Al-Balad)
In the name of Allah, most benevolent, ever-merciful
۞ No, I swear by this country (Mecca), 1 – this city wherein you have been rendered violable– 2 And the begetter and whom he begot. 3 indeed, We created man in trouble. 4 Thinketh he that none hath power over him? 5 He says, "I have spent wealth in abundance." 6 Does he think that no one has seen him? 7 Did We not make two eyes for him? 8 and a tongue and two lips? 9 and guided him on the two highways? 10 But he would not attempt the uphill road, 11 Ah, what will convey unto thee what the Ascent is! - 12 (It is) the freeing of a slave, 13 Or the feeding on a day of hunger. 14 of an orphan near of kin, 15 or of a needy [stranger] lying in the dust 16 and to be one of those who believe and urge one another to steadfastness and compassion. 17 Those are the Companions of the Right. 18 And those who denied Our signs, are the people of the left. 19 The Fire will vault them over. 20