The Town (Al-Balad)
In the Name of Allah, the Merciful, the Most Merciful
۞ I swear by yonder city 1 and thou art a lodger in this land; 2 And [by] the father and that which was born [of him], 3 that We have created the human being to face a great deal of hardship. 4 What, does he think none has power over him, 5 He saith: I have wasted riches plenteous. 6 Does he think that none has observed him? 7 Have We not given him two eyes, 8 And a tongue and two lips, 9 And did We not guide him to the two elevated things? 10 But he would not attempt the uphill road, 11 And what could make thee conceive what it is, that steep uphill road? 12 (It is) to free a slave, 13 Or the giving of food in a day of privation 14 to an orphan near of kin; 15 Or a poor man cleaving to the dust. 16 the believers who cooperate with others in patience (steadfastness) and kindness. 17 These are the People of the Right Hand. 18 And those who disbelieve in Our signs, they are the Companions of the Left Hand; 19 with the Fire closed above them. 20