The Embryo (Al-Alaq)
In the name of Allah, the Compassionate, the Merciful
(Muhammad), read in the name of your Lord who created (all things). 1 Createth man from a clot. 2 Recite: And thy Lord is the Most Generous, 3 who taught by the pen, 4 Hath taught man that which he knew not. 5 Yes indeed, man is surely rebellious. 6 that he sees himself sufficed. 7 Surely! Unto your Lord is the return. 8 Seest thou one who forbids- 9 A servant when he prays? 10 Do you think he is rightly guided, 11 or bade to godfearing -- 12 Did you consider: what if he gives the lie (to the Truth) and turns away (from it)? 13 does he not know that Allah sees? 14 Nay, but if he cease not We will seize him by the forelock - 15 A forelock, lying, sinning. 16 Let him call on his associates for help 17 We will call the guards of Hell (to deal with him)! 18 By no means! Obey not thou him. Continue to adore, and continue to draw nigh. ۩ 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)