Qur’an Translation and Commentary
سُورَةُ الْعَلَقِ مَكِّيَّةٌ آيَاتُهَا ١٩

Surah Al-'Alaq Verse 3

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Al-'Alaq 3

اِقْرَاْ وَرَبُّكَ الْاَكْرَمُۙ ۝٣

Mushaf

Transliteration

Transliteration

3İḳraʾ verabbüke-lʾekram.

English Translation

English Translation

3Proclaim! For your Lord is the possessor of great grace/favor.

Explanatory translation

Explanatory translation

3Yes, from now on, constantly and attentively read the story of the creation of all things as well, and convey this divine revelation to people. When you read, you will understand that your Lord, the Creator of all things, is the possessor of infinite grace and generosity. This revelation is a generous gift from Him. Your Lord, who has granted you so many blessings you did not have before, will fill your heart with treasures of knowledge and wisdom and raise you to far higher ranks.

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The translation is the Turkish translation by Mustafa Çavdar, in English where it has been translated. Verse groups and the group translation are from the Turkish translation by Mustafa Çevik. The explanatory translation was compiled by combining various translations.

The Arabic text follows the orthography of the mushafs printed in Turkey. Transliteration: Muhammet Abay, “Çeviriyazı”.