Surah 96 of 114
Surah Al-'Alaq
Surah Al-'Alaq (The Clot) is the 96th surah of the Quran, revealed in Makkah, with 19 ayahs spanning juz 30.
العلق
The Clot
At a glance
Surah Al-'Alaq in numbers
- Surah number
- 96 of 114
- Ayahs
- 19
- Kufan (Hafs an Asim) counting, as in the Madinah mushaf.
- Revealed in
- Makkah (Makki)
- Position
- Juz 30
- Memorisation load
- Light
- Derived from its length rather than assigned by opinion.
- Order of revelation
- Traditionally placed 1st
Themes
What this surah covers
- The first revelation
- Read in the name of your Lord
- Man transgresses when self-sufficient
Hifz
Memorising it
At the academy's standard pace, Surah Al-'Alaq typically takes 2–4 supervised lessons, with revision continuing afterwards.
The range is wide on purpose: it moves with the student’s age, whether they already read fluently, and how much is revised between lessons. A single figure would be a promise about a student we have not met.
Memorisation load is rated Light relative to the rest of the Quran, derived from its length rather than assigned by opinion.
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Questions about reading and memorising
How many ayahs does Surah Al-'Alaq have?
19. It is surah number 96 in the order of the mushaf. Ayah counts here follow the Kufan numbering used in the Madinah mushaf, which is why another mushaf may differ by one or two.
Was Surah Al-'Alaq revealed in Makkah or Madinah?
It is Makki, meaning it was revealed before the migration to Madinah. Makki surahs tend to be shorter and to address belief, the resurrection and the oneness of Allah.
Which juz is Surah Al-'Alaq in?
Juz 30.
How long does it take to memorise Surah Al-'Alaq?
Around 2 to 4 sessions for a student already reading fluently. It is a range because it depends on the age of the student and how much revision they keep up between lessons.
What is Surah Al-'Alaq about?
The first revelation, Read in the name of your Lord and Man transgresses when self-sufficient.
Do you teach Surah Al-'Alaq in lessons?
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