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Al-Balad
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Listen to Surah Al-Balad (The City) — chapter 90 of the Holy Quran — recited by AbdulBaset AbdulSamad with Ibrahim Walk [Saheeh Intl Translation]. This free, high-quality MP3 recitation is ideal for listening in the car, while travelling, or during study and memorization (hifz). Play, pause, and repeat as often as you like, or follow along with the full Arabic text and translation. No download or sign-up is needed to listen.
Surah Al-Balad is a Meccan chapter (sûrah) with 20 verses.
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