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1.  *     Read, in the name of your Lord, who created.
 
2.  *     He created man from an embryo.
 
3.  *     Read, and your Lord, Most Exalted.
 
4.  *     Teaches by means of the pen.
 
5.  *     He teaches man what he never knew.
 
6.  *     Indeed, the human transgresses.
 
7.  *     When he becomes rich.
 
8.  *     To your Lord is the ultimate destiny.
 
9.  *     Have you seen the one who enjoins.
 
10.  *     Others from praying?
 
11.  *     Is it not better for him to follow the guidance?
 
12.  *     Or advocate righteousness?
 
13.  *     If he disbelieves and turns away.
 
14.  *     Does he not realize that GOD sees?
 
15.  *     Indeed, unless he refrains, we will take him by the forelock.
 
16.  *     A forelock that is disbelieving and sinful.
 
17.  *     Let him then call on his helpers.
 
18.  *     We will call the guardians of Hell.
 
19.  *     You shall not obey him; you shall fall prostrate and draw nearer.