Surah An-Nas الناس (الناس) — Chapter 114

Classification: Meccan · Verses: 6 · Meaning: Mankind

Read Surah An-Nas Verse 1 (الناس 114:1) with Word-by-Word Urdu and English meanings, Tajweed pronunciation, and continuous audio recitation on Quran Tashih.

Surah An-Nas (الناس - 'Mankind') is the 114th chapter of the Holy Quran, containing 6 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).

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Roman English Transliteration (Opening Verses)

Qul a‘ūdhu bi-Rabbin-nās (1) Malikin-nās (2) Ilāhin-nās (3) Min sharril-waswāsil-khannās (4) Al-ladhī yuwaswisu fī ṣudūrin-nās (5) Minal-jinnati wan-nās (6).

Spiritual Virtues & Authentic Hadith

"Aisha (RA) reported: Whenever the Prophet (ﷺ) went to bed every night, he cupped his hands together and blew over them after reciting Surah Al-Ikhlas, Surah Al-Falaq, and Surah An-Nas, and rubbed them over his body starting from his head and face." — Sahih al-Bukhari (5017)

  • The concluding chapter of the Holy Quran, seeking refuge in the Lord, King, and God of mankind.
  • Protects from the insidious whispers of Al-Waswas (the retreating whisperer) from both Jinn and humankind.
  • Recited along with Surah Al-Falaq for complete psychological peace and spiritual shielding.

Frequently Asked Questions (People Also Ask)

What is the difference between Surah Al-Falaq and Surah An-Nas?

Surah Al-Falaq primarily seeks refuge from external and physical evils (night, envy, magic), while Surah An-Nas seeks refuge from internal spiritual and psychological evils (the whispering of doubts and temptations).