verse 1
Read: In the name of thy Lord Who createth,
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verse 2
Createth man from a clot.
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verse 3
Read: And thy Lord is the Most Bounteous,
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verse 4
Who teacheth by the pen,
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verse 5
Teacheth man that which he knew not.
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verse 6
Nay, but verily man is rebellious
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verse 7
That he thinketh himself independent!
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verse 8
Lo! unto thy Lord is the return.
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verse 9
Hast thou seen him who dissuadeth
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verse 10
A slave when he prayeth?
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verse 11
Hast thou seen if he relieth on the guidance (of Allah)
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verse 12
Or enjoineth piety?
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verse 13
Hast thou seen if he denieth (Allah’s guidance) and is froward?
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verse 14
Is he then unaware that Allah seeth?
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verse 15
Nay, but if he cease not We will seize him by the forelock -
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verse 16
The lying, sinful forelock -
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verse 17
Then let him call upon his henchmen!
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verse 18
We will call the guards of hell.
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verse 19
Nay, Obey not thou him. But prostrate thyself, and draw near (unto Allah).