English - Chapter 90 - Al-Balad

I do swear by this city ˹of Mecca˺—

even though you ˹O Prophet˺ are subject to abuse in this city—

and by every parent and ˹their˺ child

Indeed, We have created humankind in ˹constant˺ struggle

Do they think that no one has power over them

boasting, “I have wasted enormous wealth!”

Do they think that no one sees them

a tongue, and two lips

and shown them the two ways ˹of right and wrong˺

If only they had attempted the challenging path ˹of goodness instead˺

And what will make you realize what ˹attempting˺ the challenging path is

It is to free a slave

or to give food in times of famine

to an orphaned relative

or to a poor person in distress

and—above all—to be one of those who have faith and urge each other to perseverance and urge each other to compassion

These are the people of the right

As for those who deny Our signs, they are the people of the left

The Fire will be sealed over them