English - Chapter 96 - Al-Alaq

Read! In the name of your Lord, Who created (everything that exists)

He creates man from a clot (of blood)

Read! Your Lord is the most Generous

He it is, Who imparted knowledge by the pen

Taught man what he did not know

No, of course not! Man is surely rebellious

For, he thinks he is independent

(Even though his final) return is towards your Lord

Did you (oh Muhammad, SAW), see the one who forbids

The servant (of Allah) to perform ´salat´

What do you think? Is he well guided

And (does he) enjoin piety

Or do you think he denied and turned away

Does he not know that Allah watches (everything)

Of course not! If he did not desist, We will surely drag him by the hair on his forehead

The lying sinful lock of hair

He may then call his henchmen for help

While, We shall summon the guardians of hell

No! Beware! Do not follow such a one. (Rather), fall prostrate and draw closer (to Allah)