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🌿 Surah An-Naas – Chapter 114 of the Glorious Qur’an
📍 Makki Surah | 📖 6 Verses | 🛡️ Theme: Seeking Protection from Evil (Internal & External)
1️⃣ Original Arabic Verses
بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمَـٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ
قُلْ أَعُوذُ بِرَبِّ ٱلنَّاسِ
مَلِكِ ٱلنَّاسِ
إِلَـٰهِ ٱلنَّاسِ
مِن شَرِّ ٱلْوَسْوَاسِ ٱلْخَنَّاسِ
ٱلَّذِى يُوَسْوِسُ فِى صُدُورِ ٱلنَّاسِ
مِنَ ٱلْجِنَّةِ وَٱلنَّاسِ
2️⃣ Word-by-Word Translation (with Table)
| Arabic Word | English Meaning |
|---|---|
| قُلْ | Say |
| أَعُوذُ | I seek refuge |
| بِرَبِّ ٱلنَّاسِ | In the Lord of mankind |
| مَلِكِ ٱلنَّاسِ | The King of mankind |
| إِلَـٰهِ ٱلنَّاسِ | The God (deity) of mankind |
| مِن شَرِّ | From the evil |
| ٱلْوَسْوَاسِ | The whisperer |
| ٱلْخَنَّاسِ | Who withdraws (after whispering) |
| ٱلَّذِى | The One who |
| يُوَسْوِسُ | Whispers |
| فِى صُدُورِ | Into the chests (hearts) |
| ٱلنَّاسِ | Of mankind |
| مِنَ ٱلْجِنَّةِ | From among the jinn |
| وَٱلنَّاسِ | And mankind |
3️⃣ Deep Explanation (Verse-by-Verse)
Verse 1: قُلْ أَعُوذُ بِرَبِّ ٱلنَّاسِ
📖 Say: I seek refuge with the Lord of mankind
🔹 This begins with a command from Allah to the Prophet ﷺ (and to us): Say this prayer aloud.
🔹 Allah is teaching us how to seek His protection — not just quietly, but purposefully and openly.
🧒 “Say: I ask Allah, who made all people, to keep me safe.”
Verse 2: مَلِكِ ٱلنَّاسِ
📖 The King of mankind
🔹 Allah is not just the Lord; He is the Sovereign, the One who owns everything.
🔹 He is in control — even when the world feels chaotic.
🧒 “Allah is the King who rules and takes care of everyone.”
Verse 3: إِلَـٰهِ ٱلنَّاسِ
📖 The God of mankind
🔹 A reminder: worship no one but Allah. He alone deserves all prayers, love, and trust.
🧒 “Only Allah is our real God, and we pray to Him alone.”
Verse 4: مِن شَرِّ ٱلْوَسْوَاسِ ٱلْخَنَّاسِ
📖 From the evil of the whisperer who withdraws
🔹 This is about Shaytaan, who whispers bad thoughts — then hides, especially during dhikr (remembrance of Allah).
🔹 He plants doubts, fears, and temptations in hearts.
🧒 “There’s a sneaky whisperer who tells us to do bad things — we ask Allah to protect us!”
Verse 5: ٱلَّذِى يُوَسْوِسُ فِى صُدُورِ ٱلنَّاسِ
📖 Who whispers into the hearts of people
🔹 Shaytaan works invisibly, targeting our hearts — where feelings, faith, and intentions live.
🧒 “He tries to trick our hearts. But Allah can keep our hearts clean and safe!”
Verse 6: مِنَ ٱلْجِنَّةِ وَٱلنَّاسِ
📖 From among jinn and mankind
🔹 Some whisperers are invisible (jinn), and some are people who lead others away from Allah.
🧒 “Some whisperers we can’t see, and some are people who say bad things.”
4️⃣ 🌸 Poetic Reflection | Rhymed Dua
🕊️ A Prayer for Protection
O Lord of hearts, so vast and deep,
Guard our souls when we’re asleep.
From whispering lies and shadowed fear,
Let Your light be always near.
When doubts creep in or hope feels small,
Remind us — You’re the Lord of all.
The King, the God, the One Most High,
In Your mercy, we safely lie.
Keep Shaytaan’s whispers far away,
Guide our hearts to always pray.
In every breath, in every place,
Surround us with Your love and grace.
Ameen, O Rabb of Naas — our Light, our Shield, our Guide. 🌺
5️⃣ 💡 Reflection Table – Lessons from Surah An-Naas
| Theme | Insight | Emoji |
|---|---|---|
| Seeking Refuge | Only Allah gives full protection — no one else | 🛡️🕋 |
| Spiritual Awareness | Evil often comes silently — through whispers | 🌫️📿 |
| Allah’s Power | He is Lord, King, and God — of all creation | 👑🌍🕊️ |
| Heart is the Target | Shaytaan aims at hearts — guard yours with dhikr | ❤️📖 |
| Jinn & Human Evil | Both seen and unseen beings can mislead | 👤👻 |
| Child of Light | Children too can learn to ask Allah for protection | 🌈👶 |
6️⃣ 📖 Quranic Wisdom: Why is this Surah so powerful?
- Surah An-Naas is part of the Mu’awwidhatayn — two chapters revealed for protection (with Surah Al-Falaq).
- The Prophet ﷺ used to recite it before sleep, and over the sick, and for spiritual defense.
- It teaches us that evil often comes silently, through whispers, and that the heart is a battlefield.
- It reminds us of the three levels of relationship with Allah:
- Rabb (Lord – Sustainer),
- Malik (King – Controller),
- Ilah (God – Worthy of Worship).
