Al-Balad 90:1–4
Created to strive
بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمَٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ
لَآ أُقْسِمُ بِهَٰذَا ٱلْبَلَدِ ١ وَأَنتَ حِلٌّۢ بِهَٰذَا ٱلْبَلَدِ ٢ وَوَالِدٍۢ وَمَا وَلَدَ ٣ لَقَدْ خَلَقْنَا ٱلْإِنسَٰنَ فِى كَبَدٍ ٤
The meaning, simply
Allah swears by this sacred city, Makkah, while the Prophet, peace be upon him, lives in it, and by Adam, father of mankind, peace be upon him, and his children: Allah created man to strive and toil in this life.
Meaning from Tafsir Al-Muyassar, simplified for children. Reviewed by Sherif Alkady, 17 October 2026.
Words to understand
- بِهَٰذَا ٱلْبَلَدِ
- this city: Makkah
- حِلٌّۢ
- living
- وَوَالِدٍۢ
- the father: Adam
- كَبَدٍ
- toil and struggle
Think with me
What tiring thing do you do because it is good for you? Like studying, or praying on time.