Why are Surah Al-Falaq and An-Nas called the Mu'awwidhatayn?

Surah Al-Falaq for Protection – Meaning and Virtues

Surah Al-Falaq is the 113th chapter of the Quran. Together with Surah An-Nas, they are known as the 'Mu'awwidhatayn' (the two seekers of refuge). The Prophet ﷺ encouraged their recitation to seek divine protection from hidden and manifest harms.

قُلْ أَعُوذُ بِرَبِّ الْفَلَقِ ۝ مِن شَرِّ مَا خَلَقَ ۝ وَمِن شَرِّ غَاسِقٍ إِذَا وَقَبَ ۝ وَمِن شَرِّ النَّفَّاثَاتِ فِي الْعُقَدِ ۝ وَمِن شَرِّ حَاسِدٍ إِذَا حَسَدَ

Transliteration

Qul a'ūdhu bi Rabbil-falaq. Min sharri mā khalaq. Wa min sharri ghāsiqin idhā waqab. Wa min sharrin-naffāthāti fil-'uqad. Wa min sharri ḥāsidin idhā ḥasad.

Translation

Say, 'I seek refuge in the Lord of daybreak, From the evil of whatever He created, And from the evil of darkness when it settles, And from the evil of the blowers in knots, And from the evil of an envier when he envies.'

Source

Quran — Quran — 113:1-5

Authenticity: Quranic

Meaning and Explanation

The surah instructs the believer to seek refuge in Allah from all created evils, the dangers of the night, practitioners of sorcery, and the destructive power of envy.

When to Recite

Recite it after every obligatory prayer, during morning and evening adhkar (3 times), and before sleeping.

How to Recite

Recite the full surah with reflection. When reciting before sleep, it is Sunnah to blow into the palms and wipe over the body.

Important Notes

The surah is a direct means of seeking Allah's help. It should be recited as an act of worship and trust in His power rather than a superstitious ritual.

Benefits

It provides spiritual protection against the evil eye, witchcraft, and the jealousy of others. The Prophet ﷺ mentioned that nothing provides refuge like these two surahs.

Additional Duas

قُلْ أَعُوذُ بِرَبِّ النَّاسِ

Qul a'ūdhu bi Rabbin-nās

Say, 'I seek refuge in the Lord of mankind.'

Source

Quran — The Holy Quran — Surah Al-Falaq 113:1-5

Authenticity: Authentic — Quranic verse

A complete surah for seeking refuge in Allah.

Hadith — Sahih al-Bukhari — Sahih al-Bukhari 5017

Authenticity: Sahih (Authentic)

The Prophet's practice of reciting these surahs before sleep.

Content type: Quran

Tags: surah-al-falaq protection quran adhkar evil-eye

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

They are called so because both surahs begin with 'Qul a'udhu' (Say, I seek refuge), serving as a means for the believer to seek Allah's protection.