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Surah Al-Alaq

The opening five verses introduce reading, creation, and the gift of knowledge. The later passage confronts arrogance and obstruction of prayer, ending with an invitation to prostrate and draw near.

سورة العلق
19 verses · Arabic, with optional spoken translation

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بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَٰنِ الرَّحِيمِ
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Surah 97 · 5 verses

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