Surah Al-Falaq
الفلق
The Daybreak — 5 verses, revealed in Makkah. Read it in Arabic with transliteration and meaning, then learn its background, virtues and tajweed.
Surah Al-Falaq is surah number 113 of the Quran, meaning “The Daybreak”. It has 5 verses and was revealed in Makkah. Al-Falaq is a surah of protection: we ask Allah to protect us from harm, darkness, magic and envy.
Surah Al-Falaq with transliteration & meaning
بِسْمِ اللّٰهِ الرَّحْمٰنِ الرَّحِیْمِ
- 1
قُلْ اَعُوْذُ بِرَبِّ الْفَلَقِ ۙ ۱
Qul a'udhu birabbil-falaq.
Say: I seek refuge with the Lord of daybreak
- 2
مِنْ شَرِّ مَا خَلَقَ ۙ ۲
Min sharri ma khalaq.
from the evil of what He has created,
- 3
وَمِنْ شَرِّ غَاسِقٍ اِذَا وَقَبَ ۙ ۳
Wa min sharri ghasiqin idha waqab.
and from the evil of the darkness when it settles,
- 4
وَمِنْ شَرِّ النَّفّٰثٰتِ فِی الْعُقَدِ ۙ ۴
Wa min sharrin-naffathati fil-'uqad.
and from the evil of those who blow on knots,
- 5
وَمِنْ شَرِّ حَاسِدٍ اِذَا حَسَدَ ۵
Wa min sharri hasidin idha hasad.
and from the evil of the envier when he envies.
Background: when and why it was revealed
Revealed in Makkah. Al-Falaq is a surah of protection: we ask Allah to protect us from harm, darkness, magic and envy.
Al-Falaq and An-Nas are called al-Mu'awwidhatayn — the two surahs of seeking refuge. The Prophet ﷺ said: “What wonderful verses have been revealed tonight, the like of which has never been seen!” (Sahih Muslim 814).
Virtues
- “Wonderful verses… the like of which has never been seen.” (Sahih Muslim 814)
- Recited with Al-Ikhlas and An-Nas before sleeping. (Sahih al-Bukhari 5017)
Tajweed tip
- Bounce the stopping letters in “falaq” (ق), “waqab” (ب) and “hasad” (د) — qalqalah.
When to recite it
- Before sleeping
- In the morning and evening
- When feeling afraid
What we learn from Surah Al-Falaq
Allah protects
Ask Allah to protect you from every harm.
Light after darkness
The Lord of daybreak brings light after night.
Don't envy
Be happy for others' blessings.
Frequently asked questions
How many verses are in Surah Al-Falaq?
Surah Al-Falaq has 5 verses.
What does Surah Al-Falaq mean?
Surah Al-Falaq means “The Daybreak”. Al-Falaq is a surah of protection: we ask Allah to protect us from harm, darkness, magic and envy.
Was Surah Al-Falaq revealed in Makkah or Madinah?
It was revealed in Makkah.
When should I recite Surah Al-Falaq?
Before sleeping, In the morning and evening, When feeling afraid.
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