Surah “The Clot, Read”

as rendered by Rashad Khalifa — 19 verses

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