The Embryo (Al-Alaq)
In the name of Allah, most benevolent, ever-merciful
Recite thou in the name of thy Lord Who hath created 1 created Man of a blood-clot. 2 Recite, and your Lord is the most Generous - 3 who, by the pen, taught the human being: 4 Hath taught man that which he knew not. 5 Despite this, the human being still tends to rebel 6 Because he considers himself self-sufficient. 7 Surely unto thy Lord is the Returning. 8 Did you see him who forbids 9 a servant (of Allah) when he prays? 10 What thinkest thou? If he were upon guidance 11 Or enjoins piety? 12 Did you consider: what if he gives the lie (to the Truth) and turns away (from it)? 13 Does he not realize that God sees him? 14 Let him know that if he does not desist, We shall certainly drag him by his forelocks, 15 A lying, sinful forelock! 16 Then let him call his associates; 17 We, will call the Zabania (the harsh angels of Hell). 18 Beware! Do not obey him, but bow in adoration and draw near (to your Lord). ۩ 19
True are the words of God the Almighty.
End of Surah: The Embryo (Al-Alaq). Sent down in Mecca. First revelation of the Quran before
The Pen (Al-Qalam)