Surah Al-Alaq
“The Clot”
Surah Al-Alaq is chapter 96 of the Holy Quran. Millions of Muslims read it every day to find peace and guidance. On this page, you can easily read the full Surah Al-Alaq Arabic text. We also provide a clear English translation to help you understand the true meaning of every verse. Whether you are reading the Al Quran for the first time or want to learn more about Islam, this beautiful Makki Surah will help you connect with the holy words of Allah (SWT).
Al-Alaq
The Clot

ٱقْرَأْ بِٱسْمِ رَبِّكَ ٱلَّذِى خَلَقَ ١
Recite in the name of your Lord who created -
خَلَقَ ٱلْإِنسَـٰنَ مِنْ عَلَقٍ ٢
Created man from a clinging substance.
ٱقْرَأْ وَرَبُّكَ ٱلْأَكْرَمُ ٣
Recite, and your Lord is the most Generous -
ٱلَّذِى عَلَّمَ بِٱلْقَلَمِ ٤
Who taught by the pen -
عَلَّمَ ٱلْإِنسَـٰنَ مَا لَمْ يَعْلَمْ ٥
Taught man that which he knew not.
كَلَّآ إِنَّ ٱلْإِنسَـٰنَ لَيَطْغَىٰٓ ٦
No! [But] indeed, man transgresses
أَن رَّءَاهُ ٱسْتَغْنَىٰٓ ٧
Because he sees himself self-sufficient.
إِنَّ إِلَىٰ رَبِّكَ ٱلرُّجْعَىٰٓ ٨
Indeed, to your Lord is the return.
أَرَءَيْتَ ٱلَّذِى يَنْهَىٰ ٩
Have you seen the one who forbids
عَبْدًا إِذَا صَلَّىٰٓ ١٠
A servant when he prays?
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Overview of Surah Al-Alaq
Read Surah Al-Alaq online. This is chapter 96 of the Holy Quran, and its beautiful meaning is "The Clot". Here, you can read the clear Surah Al-Alaq Arabic text. You will also find Surah Al-Alaq English translation by Saheeh International. This Makki Surah has 19 verses (Ayahs) and 1 Ruku. You can easily find it in Juz 30. Reading the Quran every day helps Muslims feel closer to Allah (SWT).
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