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).

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