Surah Balad
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I swear by this city— [90:1]
and you are a freeman in this city— [90:2]
and by the one who begets and the one he begets, [90:3]
We have indeed made man in distress. [90:4]
Does he assume no one has power over him? [90:5]
He says, “I have used up much money!” [90:6]
Does he assume no one sees him? [90:7]
Have We not made two eyes for him, [90:8]
and a tongue and two lips? [90:9]
And We showed him the two highways: [90:10]
but he has not braved the steep road. [90:11]
And what will convey to you what the steep road is? [90:12]
Emancipation of a slave, [90:13]
or feeding on a day of hunger [90:14]
an orphaned relative [90:15]
or a destitute pauper. [90:16]
Then one will be of those who believe and practice patience and practice kindness. [90:17]
They are the company of the right. [90:18]
And as for those who scoff at Our signs, they are the company of the left: [90:19]
there will be fire enclosing them. [90:20]