Surah Al-Falaq الفلق (الفلق) — Chapter 113
Classification: Meccan · Verses: 5 · Meaning: The Daybreak
Read Surah Al-Falaq Verse 1 (الفلق 113:1) with Word-by-Word Urdu and English meanings, Tajweed pronunciation, and continuous audio recitation on Quran Tashih.
Surah Al-Falaq (الفلق - 'The Daybreak') is the 113th chapter of the Holy Quran, containing 5 verses. It was revealed in Meccan. This page presents the complete Uthmani Arabic text with color-coded Tajweed rules (including 16-Line Tajweedi Mus'haf & card views), Word-by-Word Urdu & English Translation, Arabic Root Morphology (جذور), Roman Transliteration, continuous audio recitation by Sheikh Mishary Rashid Alafasy, and authentic Shan-e-Nuzool (Asbab al-Nuzul: causes and historical context of revelation).
Roman English Transliteration (Opening Verses)
Qul a‘ūdhu bi-Rabbil-falaq (1) Min sharri mā khalaq (2) Wa min sharri ghāsiqin idhā waqab (3) Wa min sharrin-naffāthāti fil-‘uqad (4) Wa min sharri ḥāsidin idhā ḥasad (5).
Spiritual Virtues & Authentic Hadith
"Uqbah ibn Amir reported: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: "Have you not seen verses that were revealed tonight the like of which has never been seen? They are: Qul a'udhu bi-Rabbil-Falaq and Qul a'udhu bi-Rabbin-Nas."" — Sahih Muslim (814)
- One of the two primary chapters of divine refuge (Al-Mu'awwidhatan) taught by Allah to His Messenger.
- Protects against the evil of created things, nocturnal darkness, witchcraft, and the envious person when they envy.
- Essential for daily morning, evening, and bedtime Ruqyah.
Frequently Asked Questions (People Also Ask)
What does Surah Al-Falaq protect against?
Surah Al-Falaq seeks Allah's protection against the harm of all created things, the perils of intense darkness, sorcery and witchcraft (blowing on knots), and destructive envy (Hasad).