THE DIFFICULT PATH OF COMPASSION
Surah Al-Balad
The sacred city opens a reflection on human struggle, pride, and responsibility. The steep path is explained through concrete mercy: freeing an enslaved person, feeding someone in hunger, and encouraging patience and compassion.
سورة البلد
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بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَٰنِ الرَّحِيمِ
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