Where can I read Surah Al-Balad in English?

Read Surah Al-Balad (The City) in English using the A. J. Arberry translation on this page. Open the reader for the full surah with Arabic text, audio recitation, and tafsir.

How many verses are in Surah Al-Balad?

Surah Al-Balad (The City) has 20 verses in the A. J. Arberry translation.

Was Surah Al-Balad revealed in Mecca or Medina?

Surah Al-Balad is a Meccan surah of the Quran.

Read Surah Al-Balad in English

The City · A. J. Arberry translation

سُورَةُ البَلَدِ

Read all 20 verses of Surah Al-Balad (The City) in English using the A. J. Arberry translation of the Holy Quran. The Arabic original appears alongside the translation, with audio recitation and tafsir available in the reader.

Common questions

Where can I read Surah Al-Balad in English?: Read Surah Al-Balad (The City) in English using the A. J. Arberry translation on this page. Open the reader for the full surah with Arabic text, audio recitation, and tafsir.
How many verses are in Surah Al-Balad?: Surah Al-Balad (The City) has 20 verses in the A. J. Arberry translation.
Was Surah Al-Balad revealed in Mecca or Medina?: Surah Al-Balad is a Meccan surah of the Quran.