Al-'Alaq

Read: In the name of thy Lord Who createth

Createth man from a clot

Read: And thy Lord is the Most Bounteous

Who teacheth by the pen

Teacheth man that which he knew not

Nay, but verily man is rebellious

That he thinketh himself independent

Lo! unto thy Lord is the return

Hast thou seen him who dissuadeth

A slave when he prayeth

Hast thou seen if he relieth on the guidance (of Allah)

Or enjoineth piety

Hast thou seen if he denieth (Allah's guidance) and is froward

Is he then unaware that Allah seeth

Nay, but if he cease not We will seize him by the forelock

The lying, sinful forelock

Then let him call upon his henchmen

We will call the guards of hell

Nay, Obey not thou him. But prostrate thyself, and draw near (unto Allah)