The Qur'an · Pickthall Translation

90. Al-Balad

Pickthall translation · 20 verses

Surah Al-Balad (90) of the Holy Qur'an, in the respected public domain Pickthall translation. It opens: “Nay, I swear by this city” — the complete text of all 20 verses is below, free to read online, no account needed.

1Nay, I swear by this city

2And thou art an indweller of this city

3And the begetter and that which he begat

4We verily have created man in an atmosphere

5Thinketh he that none hath power over him

6And he saith: I have destroyed vast wealth

7Thinketh he that none beholdeth him

8Did We not assign unto him two eyes

9And a tongue and two lips

10And guide him to the parting of the mountain ways

11But he hath not attempted the Ascent

12Ah, what will convey unto thee what the Ascent is

13(It is) to free a slave

14And to feed in the day of hunger

15An orphan near of kin

16Or some poor wretch in misery

17And to be of those who believe and exhort one another to perseverance and exhort one another to pity

18Their place will be on the right hand

19But those who disbelieve Our revelations, their place will be on the left hand

20Fire will be an awning over them

20 verses · Pickthall translation (public domain)

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