I swear by (the sanctity of) this town (of Makkah)
(Because) you (oh Muhammad, SAW), are allowed in this town
By the father (the first man, prophet Adam), and (all) the children he begot
Surely, We have fashioned man to toil (and undergo a trial)
Does man think that nobody has any power over him
(Boastfully) he says, "I have squandered heaps of wealth."
Does he think nobody watches over him
Did We not give him two eyes
A tongue, and the lips
And showed him the two (divergent) paths (of good and evil)
But man does not attempt the harder (uphill course)
And how would you know what the harder course (of action) is
(It is) freeing slaves
And on a day of hunger, feeding (the hungry)
Orphans among the kinsfolk
And the needy among the destitute
Furthermore, (the harder course is) to be among those who believe and persevere (in belief), and persevere with kindness and compassion
Such are the people of the right side _ (the righteous ones)
While those who disbelieve Our verses (and Our signs) are the people of the left side _ (the rebellious ones)
Fire shall besiege and beset them, all around