Surah Al-Balad
“The City”
Surah Al-Balad is chapter 90 of the Holy Quran. Millions of Muslims read it every day to find peace and guidance. On this page, you can easily read the full Surah Al-Balad Arabic text. We also provide a clear English translation to help you understand the true meaning of every verse. Whether you are reading the Al Quran for the first time or want to learn more about Islam, this beautiful Makki Surah will help you connect with the holy words of Allah (SWT).
Al-Balad
The City
لَآ أُقْسِمُ بِهَـٰذَا ٱلْبَلَدِ ١
I swear by this city, Makkah -
وَأَنتَ حِلٌّۢ بِهَـٰذَا ٱلْبَلَدِ ٢
And you, [O Muhammad], are free of restriction in this city -
وَوَالِدٍۢ وَمَا وَلَدَ ٣
And [by] the father and that which was born [of him],
لَقَدْ خَلَقْنَا ٱلْإِنسَـٰنَ فِى كَبَدٍ ٤
We have certainly created man into hardship.
أَيَحْسَبُ أَن لَّن يَقْدِرَ عَلَيْهِ أَحَدٌۭ ٥
Does he think that never will anyone overcome him?
يَقُولُ أَهْلَكْتُ مَالًۭا لُّبَدًا ٦
He says, "I have spent wealth in abundance."
أَيَحْسَبُ أَن لَّمْ يَرَهُۥٓ أَحَدٌ ٧
Does he think that no one has seen him?
أَلَمْ نَجْعَل لَّهُۥ عَيْنَيْنِ ٨
Have We not made for him two eyes?
وَلِسَانًۭا وَشَفَتَيْنِ ٩
And a tongue and two lips?
وَهَدَيْنَـٰهُ ٱلنَّجْدَيْنِ ١٠
And have shown him the two ways?
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Overview of Surah Al-Balad
Read Surah Al-Balad online. This is chapter 90 of the Holy Quran, and its beautiful meaning is "The City". Here, you can read the clear Surah Al-Balad Arabic text. You will also find Surah Al-Balad English translation by Saheeh International. This Makki Surah has 20 verses (Ayahs) and 1 Ruku. You can easily find it in Juz 30. Reading the Quran every day helps Muslims feel closer to Allah (SWT).
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