Surah Al-‘Alaq, meaning 'The Clot,' is the 96th chapter of the Quran with 19 verses. As the first revelation to Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), this Meccan surah emphasizes the importance of knowledge, creation, and submission to Allah.
Revealed in Makkah, Surah Al-‘Alaq marked the beginning of the Prophet’s (PBUH) mission. It was revealed in the Cave of Hira, calling for reading and acknowledging Allah’s role as Creator, encouraging early Muslims to seek knowledge.
The tafsir of Surah Al-‘Alaq focuses on the creation of humanity from a clot, the value of knowledge through reading, and the consequences of arrogance. It urges believers to worship Allah and seek His guidance.
Reciting Surah Al-‘Alaq inspires a love for knowledge and strengthens faith. It’s believed to enhance understanding, bring spiritual clarity, and offer divine blessings.
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Surah Al-‘Alaq emphasizes human creation, the importance of knowledge through reading, and submission to Allah, warning against arrogance.
The surah is named 'The Clot' after the reference to human creation from a clot in its opening verses, highlighting Allah’s power.
Reciting Surah Al-‘Alaq inspires knowledge, strengthens faith, and brings spiritual clarity and divine blessings.
Surah Al-‘Alaq was revealed in Makkah as the first revelation to the Prophet (PBUH) in the Cave of Hira.
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