I swear by this city [1] where to assassinate) you (O Muhammad) have been made lawful in this city,[2] And I swear by your father (Adam) and the children he begot (mankind),[3] certainly We have created man to be in stress.[4] Does he think that none has power over him?[5] He may boast: "I have squandered wealth in abundance!"[6] Does he think that no one observes him?[7] Have We not given him two eyes to observe?[8] One tongue and two lips to control it?[9] Then shown him the two high ways (good leading towards paradise and evil leading towards hell)?[10] Yet he does not attempt to tackle the Aqabah (steep path)![11] And what will explain to you what the Aqabah is?[12] It is the freeing of a neck (slave) from bondage;[13] or the giving of food in a day of famine[14] to an orphan relative,[15] or to a needy in distress;[16] besides this, he should be of those who believe, enjoin fortitude, encourage kindness and compassion.[17] Such are the people of the right hand (going towards paradise).[18] But those who disbelieve Our revelations, they are the people of the left hand (going towards hell),[19] having fire all around them.[20]