1. Alif-Lam-Ra.

[These letters are one of the miracles of the Qur'an, and none but Allah (Alone) knows their meanings].

(This is) a Book which We have revealed unto you (O Muhammad ) in order that you might lead mankind out of darkness (of disbelief and polytheism) into light (of belief in the Oneness of Allah and Islamic Monotheism) by their Lord's Leave to the Path of the All-Mighty, the Owner of all Praise.