The Embryo (Al-Alaq)
In the name of Allah, the Compassionate, the Merciful
Recite in the name of your Lord Who created, 1 Createth man from a clot. 2 Read - for thy Sustainer is the Most Bountiful One 3 Who taught by the pen, 4 Hath taught man that which he knew not. 5 And yet, but yet man is rebellious, 6 As he considers himself independent! 7 However, (all things) will return to your Lord. 8 What is your opinion – regarding him who forbids – 9 a servant of Ours from prayer? 10 Have you thought, if he had been on guidance 11 He would enjoin piety, so how good it would be! 12 Hast thou seen if he denieth (Allah's guidance) and is froward? 13 Does he not realize that God sees him? 14 Let him know that if he does not desist, We shall certainly drag him by his forelocks, 15 A lying, sinful forelock! 16 So let him summon his helpmates; 17 We will now call the guards! 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)