68. Surah Al-Qalam (The Pen) is the 68th chapter of the Qur'an. Comprising 52 verses, it is located in the 29th Juz' (Juz' Tabarak). It holds an incredibly significant place in Islamic history as the second Surah ever revealed to the Prophet Muhammad, succeeding only the initial opening verses of Surah Al-Alaq. It is an early Makkan Surah characterized by short, rhythmic, impactful verses designed to defend the psychological integrity of the Prophet, rebuke his elite detractors, and lay down the moral standards of divine mentorship.