Al-Nas

←  Sura 114 of the Qur'an       

سورة الناس Sūrat Al-Nās Mankind
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Classification	Meccan
Other names (Eng.)	The Men
Position	Juz' 30
Structure	6 verses, 20 words, 80 letters

Sūrat Al-Nās (Arabic: سورة الناس‎), or Mankind, is the 114th and last sura, or chapter, of the Qur'an, the Muslim holy book. It is a short six-verse invocation, asking Allah for protection from the Satan. It is a Makkan sura. Together with sura Al-Falaq it is also known as Al-Mu'awwidhatayn; dealing with roughly the same theme, they form a natural pair. There is a Sunnah tradition of reading this Sura over the sick or before sleeping.

Arabic text and transliteration

Arabic Verses:

بِسۡمِ اللّٰہِ الرَّحۡمٰنِ الرَّحِیۡمِ

1. قُلۡ اَعُوۡذُ بِرَبِّ النَّاسِ
   
   
2. مَلِکِ النَّاسِ
   
   
3. اِلٰہِ النَّاسِ
   
   
4. مِنۡ شَرِّ الۡوَسۡوَاسِ ۙ الۡخَنَّاسِ
   
   
5. الَّذِیۡ یُوَسۡوِسُ فِیۡ صُدُوۡرِ النَّاسِ
   
   
6. مِنَ الۡجِنَّۃِ وَ النَّاسِ

Transliteration:
Bismillahir-rahmanir-rahim

Qul a'uudhu bi rabbin naas

Malikin naas

Ilaahin naas

Min sharril waswaasil khannas

Alladhee yuwaswisu fee suduurin naas

Minal Jinnati wa naas

English Translation of verses

English Translation by Muhammad Shameem, Mohammad Wali Raazi and Muhammad Taqi Usmani:

Say, “I seek refuge with the Lord of mankind, [1] the King of mankind, [2] the God of mankind, [3] from the evil of the whisperer who withdraws (when Allah's name is pronounced), [4] the one who whispers in the hearts of people, [5] whether from among the Jinn or Mankind.” [6]

English Translation by Mohammed Marmaduke Pickthall:

Say: I seek refuge in the Lord of mankind, [1] The King of mankind, [2] The God of mankind, [3] From the evil of the sneaking whisperer, [4] Who whispereth in the hearts of mankind, [5] Of the jinn and of mankind. [6]

English Translation by Yusuf Ali:.

Say: I seek refuge with the Lord and Cherisher of Mankind, [1] The King (or Ruler) of Mankind, [2] The Allah (for judge) of Mankind, [3] From the mischief of the Whisperer (of Evil), who withdraws (after his whisper), [4] (The same) who whispers into the hearts of Mankind, [5] Among Jinns and among men. [6]

Fadhilats and Virtues of Sura Al-Nas

Also see: al-Fatiha, Al-Ikhlas, Al-Falaq, Ayatul Kursi, Al-Mu'awwidhatayn, Why Duas are not answered

Surah an-Naas and al-Falaq are together called Al-Mu'awwidhatayn.
Authentic or Sahi means the infromation is very reliable.
Argumentative means there is difference of opinion about these virtues or stories. Some believe they are correct. Others believe they are from weak sources.
Unauthentic or Weak or Fabricated means the story are not from trustful sources (but there can still be similar story from a trustful source).
Uncategorized are the stories which the editors have not yet decided whether they are authentic or weak.

The benefits, virtues, merits and Fazilats of Sura Al-Falaq and Sura al-Nas

Topic	Sunni (Maliki, Shafi, Hambali, Hanafi, Salafi / Ahle Hadith	Shia	Sufi
Two of the best Surahs	Authentic. Imam Ahmad recorded from Uqbah bin `Amir that he said, "While I was leading the Messenger of Allah along one of these paths he said, O `Uqbah! Will you not ride, I was afraid that this might be considered an act of disobedience. So the Messenger of Allah got down and I rode for a while. Then he rode. Then he said, O Uqbah! Should I not teach you two Surahs that are of the best two Surahs that the people recite? I said, `Of course, O Messenger of Allah.' So he taught me to recite Say: "I seek refuge with the Lord of Al-Falaq. (Sura Al-Falaq) and Say: "I seek refuge with the Lord of mankind. (Sura Al-Nas) Then the call was given to begin the prayer and the Messenger of Allah went forward (to lead the people), and he recited them in the prayer. Afterwards he passed by me and said, What do you think, O `Uqayb! "Recite these two Surahs whenever you go to sleep and whenever you get up. [ An-Nasa'i and Abu Dawud both recorded this Hadith. ]	?	?
Recite whenever we sleep	See "Two of the best Surahs"	Uncategorized. Reciting the Al-Mu'awwidhatayn before sleeping is a means of safety and if recited on any part of the body that is paining, the pain will be relieved.	?
Recite after every prayer	Authentic. Narrated Uqbah ibn Amir: The Apostle of Allah (SAW) commanded me to recite Mu’awwidhatayn (the last two surahs of the Qur’an) after every prayer. (Sunan Abu Dawud Bk.8 No.1518) Tafsir al-Mu’awwidhatayn (Qur’anic Exegesis of Surah al-Falaq & Surah an-Nas) « The Yearning for Islam Project. Attaining Peace by Total Submission to Allah (SWT) Similar story in [Silsilah ahadeeth Saheeha:645] [1]	?	?
Among the best ways to take refuge	Authentic. The Prophet (sallallaahu alayhi wasallam ) said : “Should I inform you of the best refuge which the person who seeks refuge takes?” He [the companion] said: ‘Of course O Messenger of Allaah.’ He (sallaAllahu alayhi wasallam ) said: “Say: I seek refuge with the Lord of Daybreak,’ [Suraatul Falaq] and ‘Say: I seek refuge with the Lord of mankind.’ [Suratun Naas]. These two Surahs.” [Silsilah ahadeeth Saheeha:1104]	?	?
2 Suras 3 times in morning and evening suffices from everything	Authentic. ‘Say [recite] (Qul Huw allaahu Ahad) [Suraatul Ikhlaas] and al-M aw ’idhatayn ( Suratul Falaq and Suratun Naas ) three times in the morning and the evening; they will suffice you from everything.’ [Narrated by at-Tirm idhee. And Im aam Al-Albaanee authenticated it : 2829	?	?
Recite at night	?	Uncategorized. Imam Ja’far as-Sadiq (a.s.) has said that whoever recites this surah in his house every night, will be kept safe from Jinnaat and the evil designs of Shaitan. [2] Rewards of Reciting the Qur'anic Surahs || Imam Reza (A.S.) Network	?
Recite whenever we wake up	Please see "Two of the best Surahs"	?	?
Journey	?	Uncategorized. Five Surahs that have been recommended to be recited during a journey are surah an-Nasr, Kafirun, at-Tawhid (Al-Ikhlas), al-Falaq and an-Naas [3] Rewards of Reciting the Qur'anic Surahs || Imam Reza (A.S.) Network	?
Talisman / Taweez	?	Uncategorized. If this surah is put around the neck of a child as a talisman, the child will be protected from Jinnat. [4] Rewards of Reciting the Qur'anic Surahs || Imam Reza (A.S.) Network	Uncategorized. This amal (practise) is known as the amal of Aayatul Kursi. After fajr salaah, maghrib salaah and before retiring to bed, read thrice Surah Fatihah including Bismillah, Aayatul Kursi, Surah Falaq (chapter 113) and Surah Naas (chapter 114). Read any Durood Shareef thrice in the beginning as well as at the end. If the affected one recites himself it is better, otherwise someone else should recite and blow over the affected person. Also keep a bottle of water and whatever you read blow in the water at the end and make the affected one drink from that water each morning before doing anything else. When the bottle is halved, fill it up with fresh water. And if some signs of affect are seen within the house, then a portion of that water should be sprinkled in the four corners of the house in such a manner that the water does not fall on the floor. Taweez (Ruqya) ||
Stories of how Muhamamd protected himself	Authentic. Narrated ‘Aisha: “Whenever Allah’s Apostle became sick, he would recite Mu’awwidhatayn (Surah al-Falaq and Surah an-Nas) and then blow his breath over his body. When he became seriously ill, I used to recite (these two suras) and rub his hands over his body hoping for its blessings. (Sahih al-Bukhari Vol.6 Bk.6 No.535) Narrated ‘Aisha: “Whenever thy Prophet go went to bed every night, he used to cup his hands together and blow over it after reciting Surah al-Ikhlas, Surah al-Falaq and Surah an-Nas, and then rub his hands over whatever parts of his body he was able to rub, starting with his head, face and front of his body. He used to do that three times. (Sahih al-Bukhari Vol.6 Bk.6 No.536)	?	?
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Context

According to Tafsir ibn Kathir, it has been reported from Abu Sa'id that: Muhammad used to seek protection from the evil eyes of the jinn and mankind. But when the Muawwidhatayn were revealed, he used them (for protection) and abandoned all else besides them. At-Tirmidhi, An-Nisai and ibn Majah recorded this.

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See also

• Ayatul Kursi
• Al-Fatiha
• Al-Falaq
• Al-Mu'awwidhatayn
• Dua