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4 June 2021 (1442 AH).

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Quran chapter 96.

Quran surah 96.

Quran sura 96.

Koran chapter 96.

Koran surah 96.

Koran sura 96.

The first revelation to Prophet Muhammad.

The first revelation to Hadhrat Muhammad.

The first revelation to Hadrat Muhammad.

The first revelation to Hajarat Muhammad.

The first revelation to Hajrat Muhammad.

The first revelation to Hazarat Muhammad.

The first revelation to Hazrat Muhammad.

The first revelation to Hazrate Muhammad.

The first revelation to Muhammad.

See Quran 96:1 – 96:5.

The prohibition against Muslims praying to Allaah by the stone idol worshippers.

The prohibition against Muslims praying to Allaah in Mecca.

The prohibition against Muslims praying to Allaah in Makkah.

See Quran 96:6 – 96:19

Information: The Quran chapter 96.

Order of Revelation: 1 (1 is the first revelation and 114 is the last revelation).

Place of Revelation: Mecca (Makkah, Arabia (today Saudi Arabia).

Number of Verses: 19 verses.

The Quran.

Chapter 96

The Clinging substance (Al-Alaq) and Recite (Iqra).

English interpretations of the Quran.

The Quran Chapter 96 The Clinging substance (Al-Alaq, Alaq, The Clinging Substance, The Embryo, The Suspended Substance, The Clot, The Zygote) and Recite (Iqra, Read) in English.

Chapter : Verse.

(Information in brackets is added to assist readers in the interpretation of the verse).

Quran 96:0 Koran 96:0 Verse 96:0 Ayah 96:0 Ayat 96:0 Aya 96:0 In the name of Allaah, The Most Kind, The Most Merciful.

Quran 96:1 Koran 96:1 Verse 96:1 Ayah 96:1 Ayat 96:1 Aya 96:1 Recite (meaning Prophet Muhammad repeat these words after Angel Gabriel Jibril has spoken them to you) in the name of your Lord (Allaah) who created (all that exists and)

Comment 1. Can Prophet Muhammad read and write?

Quran 25:5 shows that the people of Makkah knew that Prophet Muhammad can read and write meaning the idea that Prophet Muhammad cannot read and write is not from Allaah and not from Prophet Muhammad and not from the Quran but came from people who did not understand the meaning of lettered meaning educated in the scripture of Allaah and unlettered meaning not educated in the scripture of Allaah.

See Quran 25:5 comment in Quran chapter 25.

Comment 2. Why did Allaah teach every messenger of Allaah how to use the pen and how to read and write?

If the messengers of Allaah could not read and write then they could not check what their scribes had written.

If the messengers of Allaah could not read and write then they would not know the correct spelling of each word of Allaah.

If the messengers of Allaah could not read and write then they could not be held responsible for correctly conveying the message of Allaah if their scribes made errors in their writings.

The importance of the pen is revealed by Allaah in both the first revelation of the Quran known as Quran chapter 96 and the second revelation of the Quran known as Quran chapter 68 because Allaah is telling Prophet Muhammad to immediately begin to write down what Allaah is revealing to his heart (mind, brain).

Allaah was commanding His messenger to write down with a pen with his own hand what was revealed to him.

It is the Prophet of Allaah who is responsible to correctly convey the message of Allaah therefore it was necessary that the Prophet be able to read and write otherwise he would not be able to check what scribes had recorded.

To convey the message of Allaah every messenger is given the skill of reading and writing.

If Allaah is commanding humans to use the pen as the very first and second revelations in the Quran from Allaah then certainly Allaah is commanding His messenger Prophet Muhammad to use the pen.

Quran 68:1 Verse 68:1 Nun. By (the truth of the existence of) the pen and (by the truth of) what they (the messengers of Allaah, Prophet Moses Musa, Prophet David Dawud, Prophet Jesus Isa and Prophet Muhammad) write (in the Torah Taurat and the Psalms Zabur and the Gospel Injil and the Koran Quran, I Allaah proclaim that) -

Quran 96:4 Verse 96:4 (It is Allaah) who taught (the messengers of Allaah, Prophet Moses Musa, Prophet David Dawud, Prophet Jesus Isa and Prophet Muhammad) how to use the pen (for writing the Torah Taurat and the Psalms Zabur and the Gospel Injil and the Koran Quran and thereby) –

Quran 96:5 Verse 96:5 Taught the human (by revealing the Torah Taurat and the Psalms Zabur and the Gospel Injil and the Koran Quran) what (knowledge of Allaah) they (the humans) did not know.

Note 1. Allaah testifies that Prophet Muhammad can read and write.

See. Quran 25:30 comments with examples of hadith stories which contradict the teachings of Allaah in Quran chapter 25.

Comment 3. The word Iqra in Quran 96:1 and 96:3 means read or recite. Which word is correct?

Read means read the written word.

Recite means repeat what has been said to you.

Nowhere in the Quran does Allaah say Prophet Muhammad cannot read and write.

The idea that Prophet Muhammad could not read and write came from a misunderstanding of the meaning of lettered and unlettered in the Quran and the following hadith story from humans about the first revelation to Prophet Muhammad.

The hadith story from humans of the first revelation to Prophet Muhammad.

Hadith story 1.

Hadith in Black and blue.

(My comments are in Red).

Hadith of Sahih Bukhari Volume 1 Book 1 Number 3.

Narrated by 'Aisha (the mother of the faithful believers):

The commencement of the Divine Inspiration to Allaah's Apostle was in the form of good dreams which came true like bright day light, and then the love of seclusion was bestowed upon him.

He used to go in seclusion in the cave of Hira where he used to worship (Allaah alone) continuously for many days before his desire to see his family.

He used to take with him the journey food for the stay and then come back to (his wife) Khadija to take his food like-wise again till suddenly the Truth descended upon him while he was in the cave of Hira.

The angel came to him and asked him to read

Note 1: Angel Gabriel Jibril did not bring a book to read.

Note 2: Read means recite by repeating the words spoken to you by Angel Gabriel Jibril.

The angel came to him and asked him to recite

The Prophet replied, 'I do not know how to read'

Note 1: meaning I do not know how to recite meaning what shall I recite?

The Prophet replied, "What shall I recite?"

The Prophet added, "The angel caught me (forcefully) and pressed me so hard that I could not bear it any more.

He then released me and again asked me to read

Note 1: Angel Gabriel Jibril did not bring a book to read.

Note 2: Read means recite by repeating the words spoken to you by Angel Gabriel Jibril.

He then released me and again asked me to recite.

and I replied, 'I do not know how to read'

Note 1: meaning I do not know how to recite meaning what shall I recite?

and I replied, "What shall I recite?"

Thereupon he caught me again and pressed me a second time till I could not bear it any more.

He then released me and again asked me to read

Note 1: Angel Gabriel Jibril did not bring a book to read.

Note 2: Read means recite by repeating the words spoken to you by Angel Gabriel Jibril.

He then released me and again asked me to recite.

but again I replied, 'I do not know how to read (or what shall I read)?'

Comment: This hadith has included in brackets confirmation that I do not know how to read means what shall I read?

This hadith confirms that the true meaning of I do not know how to recite means what shall I recite?

Angel Gabriel Jibril did not bring a book to read which confirms that Prophet Muhammad is responding with the words what shall I recite?

but again I replied, "What shall I recite?"

Thereupon he caught me for the third time and pressed me, and then released me and said, 'Read

Note 1: Angel Gabriel Jibril did not bring a book to read.

Note 2: Read means recite by repeating the words spoken to you by Angel Gabriel Jibril.

Thereupon he caught me for the third time and pressed me, and then released me and said, "Recite.

in the name of your Lord, who has created (all that exists) has created man from a clot. Read!

Note 1: Angel Gabriel Jibril did not bring a book to read.

Read means recite by repeating the words spoken to you by Angel Gabriel Jibril.

in the name of your Lord, who has created (all that exists) has created man from a clot. Recite!

And your Lord is the Most Generous." (96.1, 96.2, 96.3).

Note 1: Sahih Bukhari Volume 1 Book 1 Number 3 shows that the correct meaning of “read” is "recite" by repeating the words spoken to you by Angel Gabriel Jibril in Quran 96.1, 96.2, 96.3.

Quran 2:252 Verse 2:252 These are the revelations of Allaah. We (Allaah through Angel Gabriel Jibril) recite them to you (Prophet Muhammad) with the truth, and indeed you are one of the Messengers (of Allaah).

Quran 75:16 Verse 75:16 (Prophet Muhammad) do not recite to hurry (the memorization of) it (the Quran).

Quran 75:17 Verse 75:17 It is Us (Allaah) who have accumulated it (the Quran, in your memory) and (made possible) its recitation.

Quran 75:18 Verse 75:18 So when We (Allaah) recite it (the Quran, through the Holy Spirit, angel Gabriel Jibril), then follow its recitation (by repeating what you heard).

Then Allaah's Apostle returned with the Inspiration and with his heart beating severely. Then he went to Khadija bint Khuwailid and said, "Cover me! Cover me!"

They covered him till his fear was over and after that he told her everything that had happened and said, "I fear that something may happen to me."

Khadija replied, "Never! By Allaah, Allaah will never disgrace you.

You keep good relations with your Kith and kin, help the poor and the destitute, serve your guests generously and assist the deserving calamity-afflicted ones." Khadija then accompanied him to her cousin Waraqa bin Naufal bin Asad bin 'Abdul 'Uzza, who, during the Pre-Islamic Period became a Christian and used to write the writing with Hebrew letters.

He would write from the Gospel in Hebrew as much as Allaah wished him to write.

He was an old man and had lost his eyesight.

Khadija said to Waraqa, "Listen to the story of your nephew, O my cousin!"

Waraqa asked, "O my nephew! What have you seen?"

Allaah's Apostle described whatever he had seen.

Waraqa said, "This is the same one who keeps the secrets (angel Gabriel) whom Allaah had sent to Moses.

I wish I were young and could live up to the time when your people would turn you out."

Allaah's Apostle asked, "Will they drive me out?"

Waraqa replied in the affirmative and said, "Anyone (man) who came with something similar to what you have brought was treated with hostility; and if I should remain alive till the day when you will be turned out then I would support you strongly."

But after a few days Waraqa died and the Divine Inspiration was also paused for a while.

Narrated Jabir bin 'Abdullah Al-Ansari while talking about the period of pause in revelation reporting the speech of the Prophet

"While I was walking, all of a sudden I heard a voice from the sky.

I looked up and saw the same angel who had visited me at the cave of Hira' sitting on a chair between the sky and the earth.

I got afraid of him and came back home and said, 'Wrap me (in blankets).'

And then Allaah revealed the following Holy Verses (of Quran): 'O you (i.e. Muhammad)! Wrapped up in garments!' Arise and warn (the people against Allaah's Punishment).... up to 'and desert the idols.' (74.1-5)

After this the revelation started coming strongly, frequently and regularly."

(End of the hadith of Sahih Bukhari Volume 1 Book 1 Number 3 narrated by 'Aisha the wife of Prophet Muhammad).

See 1. What does Ummi mean?

Unlettered Ummi means uneducated in the Book of Allaah.

Unlettered Ummi does not mean cannot read and write

https://sites.google.com/site/islamandthequran/what-does-ummi-mean

See 2. Can Prophet Muhammad read and write?

https://sites.google.com/site/islamandthequran/can-prophet-muhammad-read-and-write

See 3. Hadith Prophet Muhammad can read and write.

https://sites.google.com/site/islamandthequran/hadith-prophet-muhammad-can-read-and-write

See 4. Quran 25:30 comments with examples of hadith stories which contradict the teachings of Allaah in Quran chapter 25.

https://sites.google.com/site/islamandthequran/quran-chapter-25-surah-25

See 5. The meaning of ALM ALR ALMR ALMS HM TH TS TSM YS ASQ KHYAS N Q S in the Quran.

https://sites.google.com/site/islamandthequran/mysterious-letters-in-the-quran

Quran 96:2 Koran 96:2 Verse 96:2 Ayah 96:2 Ayat 96:2 Aya 96:2 Created the human from a clinging substance (which is the male sperm inserted into the female egg).

Quran 96:3 Koran 96:3 Verse 96:3 Ayah 96:3 Ayat 96:3 Aya 96:3 Recite (meaning Prophet Muhammad repeat these words after Angel Gabriel Jibril has spoken them to you). Your Lord (Allaah) is the most generous -

Quran 96:4 Koran 96:4 Verse 96:4 Ayah 96:4 Ayat 96:4 Aya 96:4 (It is Allaah) who taught (the messengers of Allaah, Prophet Moses Musa, Prophet David Dawud, Prophet Jesus Isa and Prophet Muhammad) how to use the pen (for writing the Torah Taurat and the Psalms Zabur and the Gospel Injil and the Koran Quran and thereby) –

See Quran 96:1 comments.

Quran 96:5 Koran 96:5 Verse 96:5 Ayah 96:5 Ayat 96:5 Aya 96:5 Taught the human (by revealing the Torah Taurat and the Psalms Zabur and the Gospel Injil and the Koran Quran) what (knowledge of Allaah) they (the humans) did not know.

See Quran 96:1 comments.

Quran 96:6 Koran 96:6 Verse 96:6 Ayah 96:6 Ayat 96:6 Aya 96:6 (Do humans obey what Allaah revealed to them) no humans are rebellious.

Quran 96:7 Koran 96:7 Verse 96:7 Ayah 96:7 Ayat 96:7 Aya 96:7 Because the human thinks they are independent (and they think they have the power do everything without the need for Allaah who created them).

Quran 96:8 Koran 96:8 Verse 96:8 Ayah 96:8 Ayat 96:8 Aya 96:8 But the return (in the hereafter) is to your Lord (Allaah who is your creator).

Quran 96:9 Koran 96:9 Verse 96:9 Ayah 96:9 Ayat 96:9 Aya 96:9 Have you (Prophet Muhammad) seen the person who forbids -

Quran 96:10 Koran 96:10 Verse 96:10 Ayah 96:10 Ayat 96:10 Aya 96:10 A servant when they (their servant) pray (to continue to pray to Allaah) -

Quran 96:11 Koran 96:11 Verse 96:11 Ayah 96:11 Ayat 96:11 Aya 96:11 Is such a person (who forbids their servant from praying to Allaah) guided (by Allaah or misguided)?

Quran 96:12 Koran 96:12 Verse 96:12 Ayah 96:12 Ayat 96:12 Aya 96:12 Or (is such a person who forbids a person from praying to Allaah) calling (people) to righteousness (meaning good behaviour)?

Quran 96:13 Koran 96:13 Verse 96:13 Ayah 96:13 Ayat 96:13 Aya 96:13 Or do you (Prophet Muhammad) see if such a person (who forbids a person from praying to Allaah is also the same person who) rejects (the revelations of Allaah) and turns away (from belief in the Allaah who created them)?

Quran 96:14 Koran 96:14 Verse 96:14 Ayah 96:14 Ayat 96:14 Aya 96:14 Does the human not know that Allaah sees (what they do)?

Quran 96:15 Koran 96:15 Verse 96:15 Ayah 96:15 Ayat 96:15 Aya 96:15 (Do humans obey what Allaah has revealed to them?) No (so warn them Prophet Muhammad), if the human does not stop (forbidding their servant from praying to Allaah) then We (Allaah) shall drag that human by their forelock (the hair in the front of their head) –

Comment 1. The forelock.

Quran 11:56 Verse 11:56 “I have put my trust in Allaah (who is) my Lord and your Lord. There is not a living creature that He (Allaah) does not grasp by its forelock (meaning, grasp by the hair that falls over your forehead, in other words, Allaah has full control over everyone that Allaah has created). My Lord is on a path that is straight (in truth and justice).”

Quran 96:16 Koran 96:16 Verse 96:16 Ayah 96:16 Ayat 96:16 Aya 96:16 A lying, sinful forelock (meaning, a lying, sinful person).

Comment 1. See Quran 96:15 comments.

Quran 96:17 Koran 96:17 Verse 96:17 Ayah 96:17 Ayat 96:17 Aya 96:17 Then (Prophet Muhammad) let that person (who forbids their servant from praying to Allaah) call their associates (the stone idol worshippers in Mecca Arabia today Makkah Saudi Arabia).

Quran 96:18 Koran 96:18 Verse 96:18 Ayah 96:18 Ayat 96:18 Aya 96:18 Verse 96:18 And We (Allaah) shall call the angels of Hell Jahannam (to punish all of those humans who disobey Allaah).

Quran 96:19 Koran 96:19 Verse 96:19 Ayah 96:19 Ayat 96:19 Aya 96:19 (Do humans obey what Allaah has revealed to them?) No. So (Prophet Muhammad) do not obey the human (but obey Allaah). Prostrate your self (bow down) to and come near (to Allaah who is your creator).

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