The Town (Al-Balad)
In the name of God, The Most Gracious, The Dispenser of Grace
۞ I CALL THIS earth to witness -- 1 and you are a lodger in this country. 2 and by parent and offspring, 3 that We have created the human being to face a great deal of hardship. 4 Does he think that none has power over him! 5 He says, "I have spent enormous wealth." 6 Does he believe that none has seen him? 7 Did We not grant him two eyes, 8 And a tongue and two lips? 9 And shown him the two highways? 10 But he would not try to ascend the steep uphill road... 11 What will explain to you what the ascent is? 12 The freeing of a slave! 13 or, in a day of famine, the feeding of 14 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 they that have attained to righteousness; 18 But those who disbelieve Our revelations, their place will be on the left hand. 19 [with] fire closing in upon them. 20