The Embryo (Al-Alaq)
In the name of Allah, most benevolent, ever-merciful
Recite in the name of your Lord who created - 1 Hath created man from a clot! 2 Read, for your Lord is most beneficent, 3 Who hath taught mankind by the pen 4 Teacheth man that which he knew not. 5 Nay, surely man transgresses; 6 Because he sees himself free from want. 7 Surely your returning is to your Lord. 8 Have you seen him who forbids 9 A servant when he prays? 10 Seest thou if he is on (the road of) Guidance?- 11 or enjoins true piety? 12 Have you considered if he gives the lie to the truth and turns (his) back? 13 does he not know that Allah sees? 14 Let him know that if he does not desist, We shall certainly drag him by his forelocks, 15 the lying, rebellious forehead! 16 Then let him call his associates; 17 We too shall summon the guards of Hell. 18 Beware! Do not obey him, but bow in adoration and draw near (to your Lord). ۩ 19
True are the words of Allah the Almighty.
End of Surah: The Embryo (Al-Alaq). Sent down in Mecca. First revelation of the Quran before
The Pen (Al-Qalam)