English - Chapter 96 - Al-Alaq

Recite! (or read!) In the name of your Lord Who created

created man from clots of blood

Recite! Your Lord is the Most Gracious

Who taught by the pen

taught man what he knew not

Nay! Indeed, man transgresses all bounds

in thinking himself to be self-sufficient

Have you seen the one (Abu Jahl) who forbids

Our servant from offering Salah (prayer)

Have you considered, if He was on the right guidance

or was enjoining true piety, why he would forbid someone from prayer

Have you considered, if he denies the truth and turns away, what will happen

Does he not know that Allah is observing all things

Nay! Let him know that if he does not stop, We will drag him by the forelock

a lying, sinful forelock

So let him call his supporters for help

We too shall call the guards of hell to deal with him

Nay! Do not obey him! Prostrate yourself and bring yourself closer to your Lord