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About Surah Al-Balad (البلد)
- Meaning
- The City
- Revelation
- Makki
- Verses
- 20
- Chapter
- 90 of 114
Al-Balad swears by the city of Makkah and states that the human being was created in hardship. It then describes the steep path few attempt: freeing a slave, feeding on a day of hunger an orphan of near relationship or a poor person in misery.
Main themes of Surah Al-Balad
- Life as struggle
- The steep path
- Freeing a slave
- Feeding the hungry
- Patience and compassion
How to read Surah Al-Balad on Muslim Guide
The full Arabic text of Surah Al-Balad is shown above in the Uthmani script, with English and Urdu translation under each ayah. Use the audio player to listen while you read, tap any verse to bookmark or copy it, and switch the translation or reciter from the controls at the top. Everything on this page is free and needs no account.
Surah Al-Balad — Frequently Asked Questions
- What does Surah Al-Balad mean?
- The name Al-Balad (البلد) means "The City". It is chapter 90 of the Quran and contains 20 verses.
- Is Surah Al-Balad Makki or Madani?
- Surah Al-Balad is a Makki surah, meaning it was revealed before the migration to Madinah.
- How many verses are in Surah Al-Balad?
- Surah Al-Balad has 20 ayat (verses). You can read all of them above with the Arabic text alongside English and Urdu translation.
- What is Surah Al-Balad about?
- Al-Balad swears by the city of Makkah and states that the human being was created in hardship. It then describes the steep path few attempt: freeing a slave, feeding on a day of hunger an orphan of near relationship or a poor person in misery.
- Can I listen to Surah Al-Balad online?
- Yes. Use the audio player on this page to listen to Surah Al-Balad recited by Mishary Rashid Alafasy and other reciters. You can play the full surah or repeat a single ayah while you follow the Arabic text.