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96 - The Clot - Al-`Alaq

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Read: In the name of thy Lord Who createth,

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Createth man from a clot.

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Read: And thy Lord is the Most Bounteous,

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Who teacheth by the pen,

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Teacheth man that which he knew not.

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Nay, but verily man is rebellious

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That he thinketh himself independent!

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Lo! unto thy Lord is the return.

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Hast thou seen him who dissuadeth

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A slave when he prayeth?

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Hast thou seen if he relieth on the guidance (of Allah)

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Or enjoineth piety?

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Hast thou seen if he denieth (Allah's guidance) and is froward?

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Is he then unaware that Allah seeth?

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Nay, but if he cease not We will seize him by the forelock -

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The lying, sinful forelock -

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Then let him call upon his henchmen!

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We will call the guards of hell.

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Nay, Obey not thou him. But prostrate thyself, and draw near (unto Allah).