The Town (Al-Balad)
In the name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful
۞ I swear by this city -- 1 in which you are now living 2 And the parent and the offspring, 3 We have indeed created man surrounded by hardships. 4 What, does he think none has power over him, 5 He will say: 'I have destroyed a vast wealth' 6 What, does he think none has seen him? 7 Have We not given him two eyes, 8 a tongue, and two lips? 9 and guided him on the two highways? 10 But he would not attempt the uphill road, 11 And what shall make thee understand that which the steep is? 12 (It is) the setting free of a slave, 13 Or the feeding on a day of hunger. 14 To an orphan near of kin. 15 Or some poor wretch in misery, 16 and being, withal, of those who have attained to faith, and who enjoin upon one another patience in adversity, and enjoin upon one another compassion. 17 Such are they that have attained to righteousness; 18 And those who disbelieve Our signs - they are the fellows of the lefthand. 19 and the Fire will close in on them. 20