The Embryo (Al-Alaq)
In the name of Allah, the Merciful, the Compassionate
Read! In the Name of your Lord, Who has created (all that exists), 1 created man out of a germ-cell 2 Recite: and your Lord is Most Generous, 3 who has taught [man] the use of the pen 4 taught Man that he knew not. 5 And yet, but yet man is rebellious, 6 As he considers himself independent! 7 Indeed towards your Lord only is the return. 8 What is your opinion – regarding him who forbids – 9 a servant [of God] from praying? 10 What thinkest thou? If he were upon guidance 11 or is concerned with God-consciousness? 12 Have you thought that if he denies and turns away, 13 Knoweth he not that Allah doth see? 14 Nay, but if he cease not We will seize him by the forelock - 15 A lying, sinful forehead. 16 Then let him call upon his henchmen! 17 [the while] We shall summon the forces of heavenly chastisement! 18 No, not at all. Never obey him. But prostrate yourself and become nigh (to your Lord). ۩ 19
God 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)