1Read: In the name of thy Lord Who createth,

2Createth man from a clot.

3Read: And thy Lord is the Most Bounteous,

4Who teacheth by the pen,

5Teacheth man that which he knew not.

6Nay, but verily man is rebellious

7That he thinketh himself independent!

8Lo! unto thy Lord is the return.

9Hast thou seen him who dissuadeth

10A slave when he prayeth?

11Hast thou seen if he relieth on the guidance (of Allah)

12Or enjoineth piety?

13Hast thou seen if he denieth (Allah's guidance) and is froward?

14Is he then unaware that Allah seeth?

15Nay, but if he cease not We will seize him by the forelock -

16The lying, sinful forelock -

17Then let him call upon his henchmen!

18We will call the guards of hell.

19Nay, Obey not thou him. But prostrate thyself, and draw near (unto Allah).