The Embryo (Al-Alaq)
In the name of Allah, the Entirely Merciful, the Especially Merciful
READ in the name of thy Sustainer, who has created 1 created man from a clot of congealed blood. 2 Recite! Your Lord is the most Honorable One, 3 who taught by the pen, 4 Teacheth man that which he knew not. 5 Indeed, surely the human is very insolent 6 That he thinketh himself independent! 7 Indeed, to your Lord is the returning. 8 Seest thou one who forbids- 9 A bondman when he offers the prayer? 10 Have you considered if he were on the right way, 11 Or enjoins Righteousness? 12 What do you think? Have you seen if he belies and turns away, 13 Did he not realise that Allah is watching? 14 Yes certainly, if he does not desist, We will seize him by the forelock. 15 A lying, sinful forelock! 16 So let him call on his concourse! 17 We also shall call the infernal guards. 18 No! Do not obey him. But prostrate and draw near [to Allah]. ۩ 19
Allah Almighty has spoken the truth.
End of Surah: The Embryo (Al-Alaq). Sent down in Mecca. First revelation of the Quran before
The Pen (Al-Qalam)