As-salaam wa-alaikum, brothers and sisters.
Summary
Today’s selection is the entirety of Surah 96, Al-‘Alaq or the Clinging Clot, verses 1-19. The first part consists of the very first revelation ever sent down to Prophet Muhammad (pbuh). The second part comes from the priod when the Prophet began to perform Salat (or Prayer) in the vicinity of the Ka’bah and Abu Jahl, a Quraysh chief, tried to prevent him by making threats.
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Verses
Bis-millahi ar-rahman, ar-raheem.
In the name of Allah, most gracious, most merciful.
Read! In the name of your Lord Who created[1] – created man from a leechlike mass.[2] Read! Your Lord is the Most Gracious,[3] Who taught by the Pen,[4] taught man what he knew not.[5] Nay! Indeed, man transgresses all bounds,[6] in thinking himself to be self-sufficient,[7] although surely towards your Lord is his return.[8] Have you seen the one (Abu Jahl) who forbids[9] Our servant from offering prayer (salat)?[10] Have you considered, if He was on the right guidance,[11] or was enjoining true piety, why he would forbid someone from prayer?[12] Have you considered, if he denies the truth and turns away, what will happen?[13] Does he not know that Allah is observing all things?[14] Nay! Let him know that if he does not stop, We will drag him by the forelock,[15] a lying, sinful forelock.[16] So let him call his supporters for help,[17] We too shall call the guards of hell to deal with him.[18] Nay! Do not obey him! Prostrate yourself and bring yourself closer to your Lord. [19] 96:[1-19]
Ameen.
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This concludes today’s episode of the 17 Verses Podcast. I hope that this selection has helped increase your understanding of the holy Qur’an just a little bit.
Thank you and be well.