Surah Al-Falaq (undefined) is the 113th chapter of the Holy Quran. It was revealed in Mecca and contains 5 verses (ayahs). Read it below with the Arabic text, transliteration, and French translation, or open it as interactive flashcards to memorize it verse by verse.
- 113:1
قُلْ أَعُوذُ بِرَبِّ ٱلْفَلَقِ
Qul a'uzoo bi rabbil-falaq
Dis: «Je cherche protection auprès du Seigneur de l'aube naissante,
- 113:2
مِن شَرِّ مَا خَلَقَ
Min sharri ma khalaq
contre le mal des êtres qu'Il a créés,
- 113:3
وَمِن شَرِّ غَاسِقٍ إِذَا وَقَبَ
Wa min sharri ghasiqin iza waqab
contre le mal de l'obscurité quand elle s'approfondit,
- 113:4
وَمِن شَرِّ ٱلنَّفَّٰثَٰتِ فِى ٱلْعُقَدِ
Wa min sharrin-naffaa-thaati fil 'uqad
contre le mal de celles qui soufflent [les sorcières] sur les nœuds,
- 113:5
وَمِن شَرِّ حَاسِدٍ إِذَا حَسَدَ
Wa min shar ri haasidin iza hasad
et contre le mal de l'envieux quand il envie».
About Surah Al-Falaq
Al-Falaq, the Daybreak, is the first of the two surahs of refuge. It teaches the believer to seek protection with the Lord of the daybreak from every kind of harm: the evil of creation, the dark night, harmful magic, and envy. It is short, direct, and recited daily for protection.
Themes: Seeking refuge with Allah, Protection from harm, Protection from envy, Daily remembrance
Virtues of Surah Al-Falaq
Al-Falaq and An-Nas are the Mu'awwidhat. The Prophet (peace be upon him) said no one has sought refuge with anything like them, and recited them for protection each night.
Sahih Muslim and Sunan an-Nasa'i
Arabic: Uthmani script (Hafs). Translation: French. Recitation: Mishary Rashid Alafasy. See Sources for full attribution.