About Surah Al-Alaq (العلق)

Meaning

The Clot

Revelation

Makki

Verses

19

Chapter

96 of 114

Al-Alaq contains the first verses ever revealed, in the cave of Hira: 'Read in the name of your Lord who created.' It links reading and the pen to the source of all knowledge, then warns against the transgression that comes from believing oneself self-sufficient.

Main themes of Surah Al-Alaq

• The first revelation
• Read in the name of your Lord
• Knowledge and the pen
• Transgression
• Prostration

How to read Surah Al-Alaq on Muslim Guide

The full Arabic text of Surah Al-Alaq is shown above in the Uthmani script, with English and Urdu translation under each ayah. Use the audio player to listen while you read, tap any verse to bookmark or copy it, and switch the translation or reciter from the controls at the top. Everything on this page is free and needs no account.

Surah Al-Alaq — Frequently Asked Questions

What does Surah Al-Alaq mean?

The name Al-Alaq (العلق) means "The Clot". It is chapter 96 of the Quran and contains 19 verses.

Is Surah Al-Alaq Makki or Madani?

Surah Al-Alaq is a Makki surah, meaning it was revealed before the migration to Madinah.

How many verses are in Surah Al-Alaq?

Surah Al-Alaq has 19 ayat (verses). You can read all of them above with the Arabic text alongside English and Urdu translation.

What is Surah Al-Alaq about?

Al-Alaq contains the first verses ever revealed, in the cave of Hira: 'Read in the name of your Lord who created.' It links reading and the pen to the source of all knowledge, then warns against the transgression that comes from believing oneself self-sufficient.

Can I listen to Surah Al-Alaq online?

Yes. Use the audio player on this page to listen to Surah Al-Alaq recited by Mishary Rashid Alafasy and other reciters. You can play the full surah or repeat a single ayah while you follow the Arabic text.