Al-'Alaq — Verse 1
Reflections
العلق
The Clot | 19 versets | makkah
Scholarly Insights
Revelation Context
Surah Al-'Alaq is a Makkan surah with 19 verses. Makkan surahs typically focus on faith, the afterlife, and stories of past prophets.
The Meaning
Known as "The Clot" in English, this surah carries themes that connect to its name and the circumstances of its revelation.