12:1
A.L.R. These are the symbols (or Verses) of the perspicuous Book.
12:2
We have sent it down as an Arabic Qur’an, in order that ye may learn wisdom.
12:3
We do relate unto thee the most beautiful of stories, in that We reveal to thee this (portion of the) Qur’an: before this, thou too was among those who knew it not.