Surah An-Nas

    Mankind

    الناس
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    قُلْ أَعُوذُ بِرَبِّ ٱلنَّاسِ
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    About Surah An-Nas

    An-Nas, Mankind, is the final surah of the Quran and the second surah of refuge. It teaches the believer to seek protection with the Lord, King, and God of mankind from the whisperer who withdraws, the one who whispers evil into the hearts of people, whether from the jinn or from mankind.

    Seeking refuge with AllahProtection from whispersLord and King of mankindDaily remembrance

    Virtues of Surah An-Nas

    An-Nas and Al-Falaq are the Mu'awwidhat. The Prophet (peace be upon him) recited them together for protection, especially at night and when seeking healing.

    Sahih al-Bukhari and Sahih Muslim

    Arabic: Uthmani script (Hafs). Translation: English. Recitation: Mishary Rashid Alafasy. See Sources for full attribution.

    Surah An-Nas (Mankind)

    Surah 114 of the Holy Quran · Meccan · 6 verses

    Also spelled: An Nas, AnNas, Nas, Mankind, Naas, The People

    Surah An-Nas (Mankind) is the 114th chapter of the Holy Quran. It was revealed in Mecca and contains 6 verses (ayahs). Read it below with the Arabic text, transliteration, and English translation, or open it as interactive flashcards to memorize it verse by verse.

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    1. 114:1

      قُلْ أَعُوذُ بِرَبِّ ٱلنَّاسِ

      Qul a'uzu birabbin naas

      Say, "I seek refuge in the Lord of mankind,

    2. 114:2

      مَلِكِ ٱلنَّاسِ

      Malikin naas

      The Sovereign of mankind.

    3. 114:3

      إِلَٰهِ ٱلنَّاسِ

      Ilaahin naas

      The God of mankind,

    4. 114:4

      مِن شَرِّ ٱلْوَسْوَاسِ ٱلْخَنَّاسِ

      Min sharril was waasil khannaas

      From the evil of the retreating whisperer -

    5. 114:5

      ٱلَّذِى يُوَسْوِسُ فِى صُدُورِ ٱلنَّاسِ

      Al lazee yuwas wisu fee sudoorin naas

      Who whispers [evil] into the breasts of mankind -

    6. 114:6

      مِنَ ٱلْجِنَّةِ وَٱلنَّاسِ

      Minal jinnati wan naas

      From among the jinn and mankind."