Iqra Bismi Rabbika Surah in English, Arabic & Transliteration

Surah Al-‘Alaq (Iqra bismi Rabbika surah), the 96th chapter of the Quran, comprises 19 verses and holds a special place in Islamic history as the first revelation received by Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him).

This surah is significant for its emphasis on the pursuit of knowledge, learning, and the guidance of Allah.

Iqra Bismi Rabbika Surah in Arabic

ٱقۡرَأۡ بِٱسۡمِ رَبِّكَ ٱلَّذِي خَلَقَ (1) خَلَقَ ٱلۡإِنسَٰنَ مِنۡ عَلَقٍ (2) ٱقۡرَأۡ وَرَبُّكَ ٱلۡأَكۡرَمُ (3) ٱلَّذِي عَلَّمَ بِٱلۡقَلَمِ (4) عَلَّمَ ٱلۡإِنسَٰنَ مَا لَمۡ يَعۡلَمۡ (5) كَلَّآ إِنَّ ٱلۡإِنسَٰنَ لَيَطۡغَىٰٓ (6) أَن رَّءَاهُ ٱسۡتَغۡنَىٰٓ (7) إِنَّ إِلَىٰ رَبِّكَ ٱلرُّجۡعَىٰٓ (8) أَرَءَيۡتَ ٱلَّذِي يَنۡهَىٰ (9) عَبۡدًا إِذَا صَلَّىٰٓ (10) أَرَءَيۡتَ إِن كَانَ عَلَى ٱلۡهُدَىٰٓ (11) أَوۡ أَمَرَ بِٱلتَّقۡوَىٰٓ (12) أَرَءَيۡتَ إِن كَذَّبَ وَتَوَلَّىٰٓ (13) أَلَمۡ يَعۡلَم بِأَنَّ ٱللَّهَ يَرَىٰ (14) كَلَّا لَئِن لَّمۡ يَنتَهِ لَنَسۡفَعَۢا بِٱلنَّاصِيَةِ (15) نَاصِيَةٖ كَٰذِبَةٍ خَاطِئَةٖ (16) فَلۡيَدۡعُ نَادِيَهُۥ (17) سَنَدۡعُ ٱلزَّبَانِيَةَ (18) كَلَّا لَا تُطِعۡهُ وَٱسۡجُدۡۤ وَٱقۡتَرِب۩ (19)

Surah Iqra Bismi Rabbika Transliteration

Bismillaahir Rahmaanir Raheem 

1. Iqra bismi rab bikal lazee khalaq
2. Khalaqal insaana min ‘alaq
3. Iqra wa rab bukal akram
4. Al lazee ‘allama bil qalam
5. ‘Al lamal insaana ma lam y’alam
6. Kallaa innal insaana layatghaa
7. Ar-ra aahus taghnaa
8. Innna ilaa rabbikar ruj’aa
9. Ara-aital lazee yanhaa
10. ‘Abdan iza sallaa
11. Ara-aita in kana ‘alal hudaa
12. Au amara bit taqwaa
13. Ara-aita in kaz zaba wa ta walla
14. Alam y’alam bi-an nal lahaa yaraa
15. Kalla la illam yantahi la nasfa’am bin nasiyah
16. Nasiyatin kazi batin khaatiah
17. Fal yad’u naadiyah
18. Sanad ‘uz zabaaniyah
19. Kalla; la tuti’hu wasjud waqtarib

Iqra Bismi Rabbika Surah in English

In the name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful.

1. Recite [commencing] with the name of your Lord Who created,.
2. Created man from a clinging clot.
3. Recite, for your Lord is the Most Generous,Who taught the use of the pen.
4. Taught man what he knew not.
5. Indeed man transgresses all bounds.
6. When he believes himself to be self-sufficient.
7. Verily unto your Lord is the return [of all].
8. Have you considered the one who tries to stop.
9. A slave [of Allah] from praying?
10. How about if he [that slave of Allah] is indeed following true guidance.
11. And enjoining righteousness?
12. How about the one who disbelieves and turns away.
13. Does he not realise that Allah sees all?
14. Nay; if he does not desist, We will surely drag him by his.
15. A lying, sinful forelock.
16. So let him call his associates;.
17. We will call the angels of punishment.
18. Nay; pay no heed to him.
19. Prostrate [in prayer] and draw near [to Allah].

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Summary Of The Surah

Name in English	The Clinging Clot, Clot of Blood, The Germ-Cell
Name in Arabic	ٱلْعَلَق
Verses	19
Position in Quran	96th Surah
Classification	Meccan
Surah Before	Surah At-Tin (95)
Surah After	Surah Al-Qadr (97)
Theme	The first five verses revealed to Muhammad SAW.

Surah Al-‘Alaq: The First Revelation

Surah Al-‘Alaq, the 96th chapter of the Quran, holds a special significance as the first revelation received by Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him).

This surah marks the beginning of his prophethood and emphasizes the importance of knowledge, learning, and guidance from Allah.

The surah commences with the command “Recite in the name of your Lord,” urging the Prophet to share the message with others.

It highlights Allah’s creation of man and His care for him, which includes sending prophets and revealing books to guide humanity.

The surah praises Allah’s generosity and kindness, citing His teaching of the pen, which enables the preservation of knowledge and facilitates communication.

However, it also warns against man’s tendency to forget his dependence on Allah and transgress against His guidance.

The surah addresses those who reject guidance and discourage others from praying, warning them of punishment and urging them to fear Allah’s wrath.

In contrast, it encourages believers to prostrate before Allah, draw near to Him through worship, and seek His pleasure.

Originally revealed concerning Abu Jahl’s attempts to disturb the Prophet’s prayer, this surah’s message remains universally relevant, cautioning against discouraging others from acts of worship and emphasizing the importance of seeking guidance from Allah.