The Embryo (Al-Alaq)
In the name of Allah, most benevolent, ever-merciful
READ in the name of thy Sustainer, who has created 1 created man out of a germ-cell 2 Read! And your Lord is the Most Generous, 3 who, by the pen, taught the human being: 4 taught Man that he knew not. 5 Yes indeed, man is surely rebellious. 6 Because he sees himself free from want. 7 Verily, to thy Lord is the return (of all). 8 What is your opinion – regarding him who forbids – 9 A servant when he prays? 10 Hast thou considered whether he is on the right way, 11 and enjoins piety? 12 Seest thou if he denies (Truth) and turns away? 13 Does he, then, not know that God sees [all]? 14 Nay, but if he cease not We will seize him by the forelock - 15 A lying, sinful forehead. 16 Then, let him call his assembly, 17 We will now call the guards! 18 Beware! Do not obey him, but bow in adoration and draw near (to your Lord). ۩ 19
True are the words of God the Almighty.
End of Surah: The Embryo (Al-Alaq). Sent down in Mecca. First revelation of the Quran before
The Pen (Al-Qalam)