Tafsir Al-Jalalayn: Al-Alaq, Ayah 19
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(Nay) truly, O Muhammad! (Obey not thou him) i.e. obey not Abu Jahl when he wants you not to pray to your Lord. (But prostrate thyself) to your Lord, (and draw near (unto Allah)) through prostration.
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Al-Jalalayn Commentary
No indeed! — a repudiation of him — Do not obey him O Muhammad (s) and abandon prayer and prostrate yourself perform prayer to God and draw near to Him through obedience to Him.