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1I swear by this city––

2and you [Prophet] are an inhabitant of this city––

3[I swear] by parent and offspring

4that We have created man for toil and trial

5Does he think that no one will have power over him

6‘I have squandered great wealth,’ he says

7Does he think no one observes him

8Did We not give him eyes

9a tongue, lips

10and point out to him the two clear ways [of good and evil]

11Yet he has not attempted the steep path

12What will explain to you what the steep path is

13It is to free a slave

14to feed at a time of hunger

15an orphaned relative

16or a poor person in distress

17and to be one of those who believe and urge one another to steadfastness and compassion

18Those who do this will be on the right-hand side

19but those who disbelieve in Our revelations will be on the left-hand side

20and the Fire will close in on them