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 a clot [of blood]. 2 Read! Your Lord is the Most Generous, 3 who, by the pen, taught the human being: 4 He taught the human being what he did not know. 5 Nay, but man doth transgress all bounds, 6 That he thinketh himself independent! 7 Surely unto thy Lord is the Returning. 8 Hast thou seen him who dissuadeth 9 A servant when he prays? 10 Have you seen if he was upon guidance 11 Or enjoineth piety? 12 Did you consider: what if he gives the lie (to the Truth) and turns away (from it)? 13 Did he not realise that Allah is watching? 14 Indeed, if he does not desist, We will seize him by the forelock, 15 A lying, sinful forelock! 16 Then let him summon his council, 17 We will call the guards of hell. 18 Beware! Do not obey him, but bow in adoration and draw near (to your Lord). ۩ 19
Almighty Allah's Truth.
End of Surah: The Embryo (Al-Alaq). Sent down in Mecca. First revelation of the Quran before
The Pen (Al-Qalam)