Surah al Falaq

Surah Falaq Virtues And Lessons: The word “al-Falaq” in the first verse, a generic term referring to the process of ‘splitting’, has been restricted in most translations to one particular type of splitting, namely ‘daybreak’ or ‘dawn’.

Surah al Falaq Meaning

Surah Falaq (Arabic: الفلق) is the 113th chapter of the Quran and a Meccan surah. In English, the Surah’s title signifies “dawn” or “daybreak.” Its name is derived from the word “Falaq” mentioned in Verse 1.

surah al falaq Arabic text

This lovely surah, although being one of the Quran’s shortest chapters, is a powerful method to deepen our love and confidence in Allah. It goes like this:

قُلْ أَعُوذُ بِرَبِّ الْفَلَقِ

مِنْ شَرِّ مَا خَلَقَ

وَمِنْ شَرِّ غَاسِقٍ إِذَا وَقَبَ

وَمِنْ شَرِّ النَّفَّاثَاتِ فِي الْعُقَدِ

وَمِنْ شَرِّ حَاسِدٍ إِذَا حَسَدَ

surah falaq transliteration

Here’s Surah al Falaq in English:

Say, “I seek refuge in the Lord of daybreak

From the evil of that which He created

And from the evil of darkness when it settles

And from the evil of the blowers in knots

And from the evil of an envier when he envies.”

Surah Falaq pronunciation

Qul a’udzu bi rabbil-falaq

Min sharri ma khalaq

Wa min sharri ghasiqin iza waqab

Wa min sharrin-naffaa-saati fil ‘uqad

Wa min shar ri haasidin iza hasad

Surah al-Falaq Summary

1-2(Allah requests that Muhammad/believers seek refuge in God from the evil of all creation.)

3-5(From the Evil of Darkness, the Evil of Sorcerers, and the Evil of Envier).

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Why Was Surah Falaq Revealed?

Surah al-Falaq was revealed to help Muslims seek refuge in Allah by reciting it. The Prophet (PBUH) revealed in one Sahih hadith that

“Allah has revealed to me Ayat the likes of which have not been seen”

The Surahs he’s referring to are surah al falaq and surah an nas.

The hadith goes on to say that the Prophet suggested saying, “Say: I seek refuge in the Lord of mankind…” (Surah An-Nas) all the way to the finish. “Say: I seek refuge in the Lord of Al-Falaq…” till the Surah ends.

Together, these two surahs are so strong that they have been given a specific name: “Al mu’awwidhatayn” (Arabic: ), which means “the verses of refuge.”

The potency of these surahs in repelling sorcery, evil eye, and other evils is considerable, and a slave’s need for Allah’s shelter from these two surahs is higher than his need for self, eating, drinking, and dressing.

According to certain accounts, Allah revealed these two Surahs when the Prophet was unwell as a result of some sorcery performed by his opponents with the Jewish plot in Madina.

When Was Surah Falaq Revealed?

Surah Falaq was most likely revealed at Mecca during the early days of Muhammad’s declaration of his Prophethood.

Between the years 610 and 618 AD. There is significant disagreement since some Quranic scholars believe that this Surah was revealed at Madina.

However, Allah continued reminding the Prophet of other previously revealed Surahs whenever some occurrence or situation needed their repeat.

Hadith About Surah Falaq

Imam Malik was told by Aisha (May Allah Be Pleased With Her) that if the Prophet of Allah was sick,

he would recite the Mu’awwidhatayn on himself and blow (over himself).

If his agony grew unbearable, Aisha agreed to recite the Mu’awwidhatayn over him, take his palm, and wipe it over himself, asking the blessing of those Surahs. This Hadith was reported by Al-Bukhari, Abu Dawud, An-Nasa’i, and Ibn Majah.

Aisha reported:

“Whenever the Prophet (PBUH) went to bed every night, he used to cup his hands together and blow over it after reciting Surat Al-Ikhlas, Surat Al-Falaq, and Surat 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)

Uqbah ibn Amr Al-Juhani reported that the Prophet (PBUH) said:

“Allah has revealed verses the like of which you have never seen: Say, I seek refuge in the Lord of the people (Surah an-Nas) and: Say, I seek refuge in the Lord of the daybreak (Surah al-Falaq)”

(Sunan at-Tirmidhi)

Abu Sa’eed Al-Khudri narrated:

“The Messenger of Allah (PBUH) would seek refuge from the devils and the evil eye of mankind until the two chapters of refuge (surah al-falaq and surah an-nas) were revealed, so when they were revealed he took both of them and left everything else.”

(Sunan at-Tirmidhi)

What Are Surah Falaq And Surah Naas Called?

Surah Falaq and Surah Naas are called al-Mu’awwidhatayn. They’re named so because their verses both begin with “Qul A’udzu bi-Rabbi.

” They are frequently advised for individuals seeking shelter in Allah and a method to avoid Shaitan and jealous people who want calamity on you.

Referring to these two linked short Surahs that begin with the line “Say: I seek refuge in the Lord of…”

These Surahs are so closely connected, with their contents so similar to one another, that they have been given the same name.

According to tradition, these Surahs were revealed simultaneously, thus their combined name of المعوذتان.

Surah Falaq describes seeking Allah’s Refuge From All Evil in All Creation. And Surah Nas instructs us to seek Allah’s refuge from the evil of all creation’s plots.

Virtues of Surah al-Falaq

While the mysteries and full knowledge of the words of the Holy Quran remain with Allah, here are but some of the virtues of this important surah that we may benefit from: