الناس
Surah An-Nas (الناس) - Transliteration, Translation and Audio
Chapter 114 of the Quran, 6 verses, "Mankind"
بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمَٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ
Surah An-Nas Transliteration and English Translation
- 1
قُلْ أَعُوذُ بِرَبِّ ٱلنَّاسِ
Qul a'uzu birabbin naas
Say, "I seek refuge in the Lord of mankind,
- 2
مَلِكِ ٱلنَّاسِ
Malikin naas
The Sovereign of mankind.
- 3
إِلَٰهِ ٱلنَّاسِ
Ilaahin naas
The God of mankind,
- 4
مِن شَرِّ ٱلْوَسْوَاسِ ٱلْخَنَّاسِ
Min sharril was waasil khannaas
From the evil of the retreating whisperer -
- 5
ٱلَّذِى يُوَسْوِسُ فِى صُدُورِ ٱلنَّاسِ
Al lazee yuwas wisu fee sudoorin naas
Who whispers [evil] into the breasts of mankind -
- 6
مِنَ ٱلْجِنَّةِ وَٱلنَّاسِ
Minal jinnati wan naas
From among the jinn and mankind."
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Frequently Asked Questions About Surah An-Nas
- What does Surah An-Nas protect from?
- Surah An-Nas (Mankind) seeks protection in Allah - as the Lord, King, and God of mankind - from the whisperer who retreats (Shaytan), who whispers in the hearts of men, whether from among jinn or humans. It is recited for protection from evil thoughts and Shaytan's whispering (Waswas).
- When should I recite Surah An-Nas?
- Recite Surah An-Nas along with Surah Al-Falaq and Surah Al-Ikhlas three times each in the morning and evening for full protection. Also recite before sleeping while blowing into your hands and wiping over your body. The Prophet (peace be upon him) practiced this regularly.
- How many verses are in Surah An-Nas?
- Surah An-Nas contains 6 verses. It is the last chapter (114) of the Quran. Together with Surah Al-Falaq, it forms the "Mu'awwidhatayn" - the two protective surahs that seek refuge in Allah from all evil.