a servant is to his Lord is when he is prostrating.” (1) He, may Allah bless him and his family and grant them peace, also said: “Indeed, I have been forbidden to recite the Quran while bowing or prostrating. As for bowing, glorify the Lord therein; and as for prostration, supplicate abundantly therein, for your supplications are likely to be answered.” (2) That is, they are deserving of being answered.

This surah, al-‘Alaq, is a magnificent surah. Allah Most High began it by mentioning the blessing He bestowed upon His Messenger, may Allah bless him and his family and grant them peace, through revelation, and concluded it with prostration and drawing near to Allah, Glorious and Exalted. We ask Allah Most High to enable us to obey Him and draw near to Him, and to make us among His God-fearing allies, His successful party, and His righteous servants. Indeed, He has power over all things.