Chapter 96, 19 verses
In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful. Read: In the name of thy Lord Who createth,
In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Read! In the Name of your Lord Who has created (all that exists).
Createth man from a clot.
He has created man from a clot (a piece of thick coagulated blood).
Read: And thy Lord is the Most Bounteous,
Read! And your Lord is the Most Generous.
Who teacheth by the pen,
Who has taught (the writing) by the pen.
Teacheth man that which he knew not.
He has taught man that which he knew not.
Nay, but verily man is rebellious
Nay! Verily, man does transgress (in disbelief and evil deed).
That he thinketh himself independent!
Because he considers himself self-sufficient.
Lo! unto thy Lord is the return.
Surely, unto your Lord is the return.
Hast thou seen him who dissuadeth
Have you (O Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم) seen him (i.e. Abu Jahl) who prevents
A slave when he prayeth ?
A slave (Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم) when he prays?
Hast thou seen if he relieth on the guidance (of Allah)
Tell me if he (Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم) is on the guidance (of Allah)
Or enjoineth piety ?
Or enjoins piety!
Hast thou seen if he denieth (Allah's guidance) and is froward ?
Tell me if he (Abu Jahl) denies (the truth, i.e. this Qur'an) and turns away?
Is he then unaware that Allah seeth ?
Knows he not that Allah does see (what he does)?
Nay, but if he cease not We will seize him by the forelock -
Nay! If he (Abu Jahl) ceases not, We will catch him by the forelock -
The lying, sinful forelock -
A lying, sinful forelock!
Then let him call upon his henchmen!
Then let him call upon his council (of helpers).
We will call the guards of hell.
We will call out the guards of Hell (to deal with him)!
Nay, Obey not thou him. But prostrate thyself, and draw near (unto Allah).
Nay! (O Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم)! Do not obey him (Abu Jahl). Fall prostrate and draw near to Allah!