أعوذ بالله من الشيطان الرجيم
بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمَـٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ

Hud (11:1)

الٓر ۚ كِتَـٰبٌ أُحْكِمَتْ ءَايَـٰتُهُۥ ثُمَّ فُصِّلَتْ مِن لَّدُنْ حَكِيمٍ خَبِيرٍ ١

Alif-Lãm-Ra. ˹This is˺ a Book whose verses are well perfected and then fully explained. ˹It is˺ from the One ˹Who is˺ All-Wise, All-Aware.
https://quran.com/11/1

The verse above presents the Quran as a Book (كِتَـٰبٌ) with perfected verses (ءَايَـٰتُهُۥ) that are well-structured and thoroughly explained (ثُمَّ فُصِّلَتْ). It originates from Allah, the All-Wise (حَكِيمٍ) and All-Aware (خَبِيرٍ)—two of His 99 divine attributes—highlighting His infinite wisdom and knowledge in revealing the Quran.

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The Quran’s role for humanity extends beyond mere obedience; we are commanded to recite and read in the name of Allah, the Creator, leading to comprehension.

The Clot (96:1-5)

96:1
ٱقْرَأْ بِٱسْمِ رَبِّكَ ٱلَّذِى خَلَقَ ١

Read, ˹O Prophet,˺ in the Name of your Lord Who created—

96:2
خَلَقَ ٱلْإِنسَـٰنَ مِنْ عَلَقٍ ٢

created humans from a clinging clot.

96:3
ٱقْرَأْ وَرَبُّكَ ٱلْأَكْرَمُ ٣

Read! And your Lord is the Most Generous,

96:4
ٱلَّذِى عَلَّمَ بِٱلْقَلَمِ ٤

Who taught by the pen—

96:5
عَلَّمَ ٱلْإِنسَـٰنَ مَا لَمْ يَعْلَمْ ٥

taught humanity what they knew not. 
https://quran.com/96/1-5

In the fourth verse, Who taught by the pen ٱلَّذِى عَلَّمَ بِٱلْقَلَمِ – This follows the mention of man’s creation (verse 3), emphasising education and literacy as the defining traits of humanity which separate us from animals and creatures. Knowledge is conveyed through two primary methods:

1. Oral transmission – Represented by the command “Iqra'” (Recite/Read) at the beginning of the Surah.
2. Written transmission – Highlighted in this verse, underscoring the importance of recording and preserving knowledge for future generations.

This verses affirms that literacy and learning are integral to human distinction and progress.

In verse 5, it emphasises that Allah is the ultimate teacher, possessing countless ways to impart knowledge beyond just the pen. It highlights that:

1. Man is taught from birth – Allah grants intellect, the primary means of acquiring knowledge.
2. The environment serves as evidence – Observing creation leads to recognising the Creator.
3. Revelation and inspiration – Divine guidance enhances human understanding.
4. Intuition as innate knowledge – Some knowledge is instinctive, requiring neither speech nor writing.

From birth, humans lack awareness of their surroundings but gradually learn through these divinely bestowed faculties and instincts, reinforcing Allah’s wisdom and power.

In the upcoming post, we will explore the various names attributed to the Quran and how each reflects its divine purpose, إِنْ شَاءَ ٱللَّٰهُ (InshaAllah, Allah’s will).

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