بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمَـٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ
بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمَٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ ٱقْرَأْ بِٱسْمِ رَبِّكَ ٱلَّذِى خَلَقَ1
خَلَقَ ٱلْإِنسَٰنَ مِنْ عَلَقٍ2
ٱقْرَأْ وَرَبُّكَ ٱلْأَكْرَمُ3
ٱلَّذِى عَلَّمَ بِٱلْقَلَمِ4
عَلَّمَ ٱلْإِنسَٰنَ مَا لَمْ يَعْلَمْ5
كَلَّآ إِنَّ ٱلْإِنسَٰنَ لَيَطْغَىٰٓ6
أَن رَّءَاهُ ٱسْتَغْنَىٰٓ7
إِنَّ إِلَىٰ رَبِّكَ ٱلرُّجْعَىٰٓ8
أَرَءَيْتَ ٱلَّذِى يَنْهَىٰ9
عَبْدًا إِذَا صَلَّىٰٓ10
أَرَءَيْتَ إِن كَانَ عَلَى ٱلْهُدَىٰٓ11
أَوْ أَمَرَ بِٱلتَّقْوَىٰٓ12
أَرَءَيْتَ إِن كَذَّبَ وَتَوَلَّىٰٓ13
أَلَمْ يَعْلَم بِأَنَّ ٱللَّهَ يَرَىٰ14
كَلَّا لَئِن لَّمْ يَنتَهِ لَنَسْفَعًۢا بِٱلنَّاصِيَةِ15
نَاصِيَةٍۢ كَٰذِبَةٍ خَاطِئَةٍۢ16
فَلْيَدْعُ نَادِيَهُۥ17
سَنَدْعُ ٱلزَّبَانِيَةَ18
كَلَّا لَا تُطِعْهُ وَٱسْجُدْ وَٱقْتَرِب ۩19
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Surah Al-'Alaq (العلق)
Meaning: The Clot
About Surah Al-'Alaq
Surah Al-'Alaq (العلق) is the 96th chapter of the Noble Quran. It is Meccan (revealed in Makkah Al-Mukarramah), containing 19 verses, and is ranked #1 in revelation order.
Overview and Context: Surah Al-'Alaq (العلق) is a Meccan (revealed in Makkah Al-Mukarramah) chapter comprising 19 verses that emphasize devotion, faith, and ethical guidance for humanity.
Core Themes:
- Monotheism (Tawhid): Affirmation of the Oneness, Omnipotence, and Mercy of Allah.
- Righteous Conduct: Encouragement of piety, truthfulness, and social justice.
- The Hereafter: Reflection on accountability, resurrection, and the ultimate success of righteous believers.
Where is Surah Al-'Alaq in the Quran?
Surah Al-'Alaq is the 96th chapter of the 114 Surahs in the Holy Quran. It is situated directly after Surah At-Tin (التين) and is immediately followed by Surah Al-Qadr (القدر).
Which Juz contains Surah Al-'Alaq?
Surah Al-'Alaq is located in Juz 30 (عَمَّ يَتَسَاءَلُونَ).
How many verses are in Surah Al-'Alaq?
Surah Al-'Alaq contains exactly 19 Verses.
What does Al-'Alaq mean?
The Arabic title العلق translates in English to "The Clot". In Indonesian it is known as Surat Al-'Alaq.
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Q1.Where is Surah Al-'Alaq (العلق) in the Quran?
Surah Al-'Alaq is Chapter 96 of the 114 Surahs in the Holy Quran. It was revealed in the Meccan (revealed in Makkah before the Hijrah), holding revelation chronological order #1.
Q2.Which Juz contains Surah Al-'Alaq?
Surah Al-'Alaq is situated in Juz 30.
Q3.How many verses (Ayahs) are in Surah Al-'Alaq?
Surah Al-'Alaq consists of exactly 19 verses (Ayahs) and is recited in Arabic as سورة العلق.
Q4.What does "Al-'Alaq" mean?
The title of Surah Al-'Alaq (العلق) translates into English as "The Clot". In Indonesian, it is known as Surat Al-'Alaq.
Q5.What are the authentic benefits and virtues of Surah Al-'Alaq?
Surah Al-'Alaq is studied for its profound theological themes of Tawhid (Divine Oneness), reflection on creation, and accountability in the Hereafter as expounded in classical Tafsir (Ibn Kathir, As-Sa'di). On QuranPak, all virtues are strictly tied to verified Hadith collections and classical Tafsir.
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