The Embryo (Al-Alaq)
In the name of Allah, most benevolent, ever-merciful
Recite in the name of your Lord Who created, 1 Created man from an embryo; 2 Read! Your Lord is the Most Generous, 3 Who hath taught mankind by the pen 4 Hath taught man that which he knew not. 5 Despite this, the human being still tends to rebel 6 Because he sees himself free from want. 7 Surely! Unto your Lord is the return. 8 Did you see him who forbids 9 A bondman of Ours when he prayeth 10 Have you considered if he were on the right way, 11 or bade to godfearing -- 12 Bethinkest thou, if he belieth and turneth away? 13 does he not know that Allah sees? 14 No indeed; surely, if he gives not over, We shall seize him by the forelock, 15 a lying, sinful forelock. 16 Then let him call his associates; 17 We will call the guards of Hell (to deal with him)! 18 Beware! Do not obey him, but bow in adoration and draw near (to your Lord). ۩ 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)