Recite! (or read!) In the name of your Lord Who create
- created man from clots of blood.
Recite! Your Lord is the Most Gracious
Who taught by the pen
taught man what he knew not
Nay! Indeed, man transgresses all bounds
in thinking himself to be self-sufficient
although surely towards your Lord is his return
Have you seen the one (Abu Jahl) who forbid
Our servant from offering Salah (prayer)
Have you considered, if He was on the right guidance
or was enjoining true piety, why he would forbid someone from prayer
Have you considered, if he denies the truth and turns away, what will happen
Does he not know that Allah is observing all things
Nay! Let him know that if he does not stop, We will drag him by the forelock
a lying, sinful forelock
So let him call his supporters for help
We too shall call the guards of hell to deal with him
Nay! Do not obey him! Prostrate yourself and bring yourself closer to your Lord