The Embryo (Al-Alaq)
In the name of Allah, most benevolent, ever-merciful
Recite: In the Name of thy Lord who created, 1 He created man from a clot. 2 Read: And thy Lord is the Most Bounteous, 3 who, by the pen, taught the human being: 4 taught Man that he knew not. 5 Yet man behaves arrogantly, 6 As he bethinkest himself selfsufficient. 7 truly, all will return to your Lord. 8 Have you seen the one who forbids 9 a worshiper when he prays. 10 Hast thou considered whether he is on the right way, 11 Or enjoined guarding (against evil)? 12 Seest thou if he denies (Truth) and turns away? 13 Knows he not that Allah does see (what he does)? 14 No indeed; surely, if he gives not over, We shall seize him by the forelock, 15 A lying, sinning forelock. 16 So, let him call upon his way! 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
Allah the Almighty always says the truth.
End of Surah: The Embryo (Al-Alaq). Sent down in Mecca. First revelation of the Quran before
The Pen (Al-Qalam)