The Embryo (Al-Alaq)
In the name of Allah, the Merciful, the Compassionate
Read (Prophet Muhammad) in the Name of your Lord who created, 1 created man from a clot [of blood]. 2 Recite, and your Lord is the most Generous - 3 Who hath taught mankind by the pen 4 Taught man what he did not know. 5 Nay, but man doth transgress all bounds, 6 because he thinks himself self-sufficient: 7 Surely unto thy Lord is the Returning. 8 Have you seen the one who forbids 9 a worshiper when he prays. 10 Have you considered if he were on the right way, 11 Or had enjoined piety, (it would have been better)? 12 What thinkest thou? If he cries lies, and turns away - 13 Does he not know that Allah sees everything? 14 Nay! if he desist not, We would certainly smite his forehead, 15 A lying, sinful forelock! 16 Let him call on his associates for help 17 We will call the angels of Hell. 18 No, not at all. Never obey him. But prostrate yourself and become nigh (to your Lord). ۩ 19
God 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)