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    English - Chapter 90

    Translation by Dr Munir Munshey

    Verse 1

    I swear by (the sanctity of) this town (of Makkah)

    Verse 2

    (Because) you (oh Muhammad, SAW), are allowed in this town

    Verse 3

    By the father (the first man, prophet Adam), and (all) the children he begot

    Verse 4

    Surely, We have fashioned man to toil (and undergo a trial)

    Verse 5

    Does man think that nobody has any power over him

    Verse 6

    (Boastfully) he says, "I have squandered heaps of wealth

    Verse 7

    Does he think nobody watches over him

    Verse 8

    Did We not give him two eyes

    Verse 9

    A tongue, and the lips

    Verse 10

    And showed him the two (divergent) paths (of good and evil)

    Verse 11

    But man does not attempt the harder (uphill course)

    Verse 12

    And how would you know what the harder course (of action) is

    Verse 13

    (It is) freeing slaves

    Verse 14

    And on a day of hunger, feeding (the hungry)

    Verse 15

    Orphans among the kinsfolk

    Verse 16

    And the needy among the destitute

    Verse 17

    Furthermore, (the harder course is) to be among those who believe and persevere (in belief), and persevere with kindness and compassion

    Verse 18

    Such are the people of the right side _ (the righteous ones)

    Verse 19

    While those who disbelieve Our verses (and Our signs) are the people of the left side _ (the rebellious ones)

    Verse 20

    Fire shall besiege and beset them, all around