Surah An Nas Read in Arabic with English translation, transliteration, tafseer & lessons.
Surah An Nas Read in Arabic with English translation, transliteration, tafseer & lessons.
Surah An Nas
| Surah Number | 114 |
| Surah Name | An-Nas (Mankind) |
| Revelation Place | Makkah |
| Total Ayat | 6 |
| Main Theme | Seeking protection from Shaytan and evil whispers |
Ayah by Ayah (Arabic, Transliteration, Translation)
| قُلْ أَعُوذُ بِرَبِّ النَّاسِ ﴿١﴾ |
| Qul a‘oodhu bi rabbin-naas |
| Say, I seek refuge in the Lord of mankind, |
| مَلِكِ النَّاسِ ﴿٢﴾ |
| Malikin-naas |
| The Sovereign of mankind, |
| إِلَٰهِ النَّاسِ ﴿٣﴾ |
| Ilaahin-naas |
| The God of mankind, |
| مِن شَرِّ الْوَسْوَاسِ الْخَنَّاسِ ﴿٤﴾ |
| Min sharril-waswaasil-khannaas |
| From the evil of the retreating whisperer – |
| الَّذِي يُوَسْوِسُ فِي صُدُورِ النَّاسِ ﴿٥﴾ |
| Alladhee yuwaswisu fee sudoorin-naas |
| Who whispers [evil] into the breasts of mankind – |
| مِنَ الْجِنَّةِ وَالنَّاسِ ﴿٦﴾ |
| Minal-jinnati wan-naas |
| From among the jinn and mankind. |
Full Surah English Translation
(1) Say, I seek refuge in the Lord of mankind,
(2) The Sovereign of mankind,
(3) The God of mankind,
(4) From the evil of the retreating whisperer –
(5) Who whispers [evil] into the breasts of mankind –
(6) From among the jinn and mankind.
Full Surah English Transliteration
(1) Qul a‘oodhu bi rabbin-naas
(2) Malikin-naas
(3) Ilaahin-naas
(4) Min sharril-waswaasil-khannaas
(5) Alladhee yuwaswisu fee sudoorin-naas
(6) Minal-jinnati wan-naas
Tafseer (Ibn Kathir Summary)
Surah An-Nas teaches believers to seek Allah’s protection from the hidden whispers of Shaytan. Ibn Kathir explains that Shaytan withdraws when Allah is remembered but returns when a person becomes heedless. This Surah highlights Allah as Lord, King, and God of mankind, emphasizing His complete authority. It also clarifies that evil whispers can come from both jinn and humans, making reliance on Allah essential.
Benefits & Lessons
- Provides protection from Shaytan and evil whispers
- Encourages remembering Allah regularly
- Strengthens faith and reliance on Allah
- Can be recited for spiritual protection
- Reminds that evil can come from jinn and humans
- Often recited with Surah Al-Falaq for protection
- Promotes inner peace and security
FAQs
It is a supplication seeking Allah’s protection from evil whispers.
It contains 6 verses.
It is a Makki Surah.
They include Shaytan from jinn and evil humans.
It is often recited for protection, especially before sleep.
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