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Chapter 114·Meccan·6 verses

النَّاسِ

Surah An-Naas

Mankind

Seeking refuge in Allah from the whispers of evil.

About Surah An-Naas

An-Nas, “Mankind,” seeks Allah’s protection as Lord, King and God of humanity from the whispering of Shaytan in the hearts of people. It closes the Quran on a note of refuge and reliance on God.

Part of the two surahs of refuge (al-Mu‘awwidhatayn), recited for protection morning, evening and before sleep.

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بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمَٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ

In the name of Allah, the Entirely Merciful, the Especially Merciful.

  1. 1 An-Naas 114:1

    بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمَٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ قُلْ أَعُوذُ بِرَبِّ ٱلنَّاسِ

    Qul a'uzu birabbin naas

    Say, "I seek refuge in the Lord of mankind,

  2. 2 An-Naas 114:2

    مَلِكِ ٱلنَّاسِ

    Malikin naas

    The Sovereign of mankind.

  3. 3 An-Naas 114:3

    إِلَٰهِ ٱلنَّاسِ

    Ilaahin naas

    The God of mankind,

  4. 4 An-Naas 114:4

    مِن شَرِّ ٱلْوَسْوَاسِ ٱلْخَنَّاسِ

    Min sharril was waasil khannaas

    From the evil of the retreating whisperer -

  5. 5 An-Naas 114:5

    ٱلَّذِى يُوَسْوِسُ فِى صُدُورِ ٱلنَّاسِ

    Al lazee yuwas wisu fee sudoorin naas

    Who whispers [evil] into the breasts of mankind -

  6. 6 An-Naas 114:6

    مِنَ ٱلْجِنَّةِ وَٱلنَّاسِ

    Minal jinnati wan naas

    From among the jinn and mankind."

Surah An-Naas — frequently asked questions

What does Surah An-Naas mean?

“An-Naas” translates to “Mankind.” It is the 114th surah (chapter) of the Holy Quran.

How many verses are in Surah An-Naas?

Surah An-Naas has 6 verses (ayahs).

Is Surah An-Naas Meccan or Medinan?

It is a Makkah (Meccan) surah — revealed before the Prophet’s ﷺ migration (Hijrah) to Madinah.

Can I read Surah An-Naas in English online?

Yes. You can read Surah An-Naas free on this page in Arabic with a clear English translation and transliteration, so you can both understand the meaning and learn to recite it.

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