Surah Al-'Alaq Ayah 1

ٱقْرَأْ بِٱسْمِ رَبِّكَ ٱلَّذِى خَلَقَ

Search suggestions

What does Quran 96:1 say in English?

In Abdul Haleem's English translation, Quran 96:1 says: “Read! In the name of your Lord who created:”

Which surah is Quran 96:1 in?

Quran 96:1 is in Surah Al-'Alaq, chapter 96 of the Quran.

Guidance

This ayah belongs to Surah Al-'Alaq (The Clot), chapter 96 of the Quran. Reading it as part of the full surah helps you see the flow before and after this verse instead of treating it as an isolated quote.

People often search for Quran 96:1 by number, translation, or theme. This page keeps the verse reference, Arabic text, and translation visible together so you can quickly confirm the ayah and then move into the surrounding passage for a fuller understanding.

Tafsir in the full surah reader is explicitly sourced from Ibn Kathir (Abridged), Al-Sa'di, or Tafsir Muyassar.

Continue reading

Use the full surah reader for nearby ayahs, or browse the popular verse hubs to discover other frequently searched Quran references.