| pickthal | |
|---|---|
| 1. * | Read: In the name of thy Lord Who createth, |
| 2. * | Createth man from a clot. |
| 3. * | Read: And thy Lord is the Most Bounteous, |
| 4. * | Who teacheth by the pen, |
| 5. * | Teacheth man that which he knew not. |
| 6. * | Nay, but verily man is rebellious |
| 7. * | That he thinketh himself independent! |
| 8. * | Lo! unto thy Lord is the return. |
| 9. * | Hast thou seen him who dissuadeth |
| 10. * | A slave when he prayeth? |
| 11. * | Hast thou seen if he relieth on the guidance (of Allah) |
| 12. * | Or enjoineth piety? |
| 13. * | Hast thou seen if he denieth (Allah's guidance) and is froward? |
| 14. * | Is he then unaware that Allah seeth? |
| 15. * | Nay, but if he cease not We will seize him by the forelock - |
| 16. * | The lying, sinful forelock - |
| 17. * | Then let him call upon his henchmen! |
| 18. * | We will call the guards of hell. |
| 19. * | Nay, Obey not thou him. But prostrate thyself, and draw near (unto Allah). |