Al-Alaq
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The First Revelation: Lines 1-5
The first five verses of this sura are believed by nearly all sources, both traditional and modern, to be the first verses of the Qur'an to be revealed to Muhammad. A few commentators disagree with this account, claiming that the first revelation was the beginning of surat al-Muddaththir or surat al-Fatiha, but theirs is a minority position.
- Recite (Iqra'): In the name of thy Lord Who created,
- Created a man from a blood-clot.
- Recite: And thy Lord is the Most Generous,
- Who taught by the pen,
- Taught man that he knew not
Lines 6-19
The remainder of the sura, revealed later, questions the morality and beliefs of mankind, who "thinks himself self-sufficient", unaware that all things will return to their Lord. The text continues, addressing the impiety of Abu Jahl and his ilk. These later lines are thought to date from the time when Muhammad began to pray the salat in the Kaaba. Abu Jahl attempted to interrupt the prayer by trampling on Muhammad's neck while he was prostrated. "What thinketh thou, he who forbids a servent when he prays?"The Qur'an commands Muhammad (and by inference all believers) to continue the prayer regardless, as those who persecute the faithful are unaware that God sees what they do.
| Preceded by: At-Tin | Sura 96 | Succeeded by: Al-Qadr |
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External links
- [Al-Alaq] at Sacred Texts
- [Kuftaro.org - Iqra]
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