Surah 96.1-5 (surah Alaq)

Question 1

What is the main theme of this surah?

Answer 1

• These verses of Surah Alaq highlight God’s relationship with the created world and the start of divine revelation.
• God is described as the Creator who made humans from a clot, showing His mercy and favor.
• The surah stresses the importance of acquiring knowledge through reading and writing.
• God, the greatest teacher, allowed humans to learn and use the pen, making them superior. Quran says, “ and He taught Adam the names of all things.”
• The command Iqra urges believers to observe creation and reflect on God’s mercy, wisdom, and power to understand His greatness more deeply.

Question 2

What is the importance of this surah?

Answer 2

• The importance of this surah lies in helping humans understand how God created them from nothing.
• It highlights that knowledge is a link between humans and God.
• The mention of the pen symbolizes reading, writing, and learning—Muslims are encouraged to seek knowledge, especially religious knowledge, to grow closer to their Lord.
• All forms of knowledge, whether religious or scientific, have value and are rewarded.
• This surah also marks the beginning of Islam and Prophethood, reminding Muslims to be grateful, spread knowledge, and work towards eliminating ignorance and illiteracy.