The Clinging Form | Al-'Alaq

In brief

Al-‘Alaq begins with the command to read in the name of the Lord. It joins knowledge, creation, and prayer with humility before God.

Key themes

• First revelation
• Reading and learning
• Humility before knowledge

For reflection

Listen calmly and pause with one question: what is this surah inviting me to change in my daily life, speech, or relationship with God?

Listen

This video is part of the Suora Tie Qur’an library. Return to this page whenever you want to listen again and make the surah a familiar part of remembrance.