Basic Surah Info
Surah Number – 96
Number of Ayah – 19
Revealed City – Mecca
Juz Details – Juz 30 Ayah 1-19
Starting Page Number – 597th Page
Translated By Mustafa Khattab
Summary of Surah Al-Alaq
Surah Al-Alaq, the 96th surah of the Quran, holds immense historical and spiritual significance as it marks the beginning of the revelation of the Quran to the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). It emphasizes the importance of knowledge, learning, and the pursuit of truth. It warns against arrogance and the rejection of divine guidance. It consists of 19 verses.
The surah begins with the command to read, highlighting the significance of seeking knowledge and the power of education. It reminds the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) of his role as a recipient and conveyor of divine revelation.
Surah Al-Alaq warns against the arrogance of those who reject the truth. It narrates the story of those who oppose the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) and their eventual fate. It emphasizes that those who turn away from the guidance of Allah will face consequences.
The surah emphasizes the importance of recognizing one’s dependence on Allah and acknowledging His blessings. It encourages gratitude and humility in the face of divine favor.
Surah Al-Alaq affirms the significance of the pen and writing in preserving knowledge and history. It highlights the importance of documentation and record-keeping as a means to preserve wisdom and transmit it to future generations.
The surah concludes by emphasizing the importance of worshiping Allah alone and seeking His forgiveness. It encourages the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) and all believers to turn to Allah in prayer and seek His guidance and mercy.
In summary, Surah Al-Alaq holds great historical and spiritual significance as the beginning of the revelation of the Quran. It emphasizes the importance of knowledge, learning, and the pursuit of truth. The surah warns against arrogance and the rejection of divine guidance, and it emphasizes gratitude, humility, and the importance of worshiping Allah.
Read English Translated Version of Surah Al-Alaq
1. Read, ˹O Prophet,˺ in the Name of your Lord Who created—
2. created humans from a clinging clot.
3. Read! And your Lord is the Most Generous,
4. Who taught by the pen—
5. taught humanity what they knew not.
6. Most certainly, one exceeds all bounds
7. once they think they are self-sufficient.
8. ˹But˺ surely to your Lord is the return ˹of all˺.
9. Have you seen the man who prevents
10. a servant ˹of Ours˺ from praying?
11. What if this ˹servant˺ is ˹rightly˺ guided,
12. or encourages righteousness?
13. What if that ˹man˺ persists in denial and turns away?
14. Does he not know that Allah sees ˹all˺?
15. But no! If he does not desist, We will certainly drag him by the forelock—
16. a lying, sinful forelock.
17. So let him call his associates.
18. We will call the wardens of Hell.
19. Again, no! Never obey him ˹O Prophet˺! Rather, ˹continue to˺ prostrate and draw near ˹to Allah˺.