Surah 113 · 5 verses
Surah Falaq in English: translation, transliteration and word-by-word meaning
The Daybreak · ٱلْفَلَق
Surah Al-Falaq — also written Surah Falaq — is the 113th surah of the Quran and has 5 verses. Every verse below shows the Arabic with tajweed colours, an English transliteration, a plain British English translation, and the meaning of each individual word. Press play to hear it recited, then read along.
Quick answers
- What does “Al-Falaq” mean?
- The Daybreak.
- How many verses are in Surah Al-Falaq?
- 5 verses (ayaat).
- Is it Makki or Madani?
- Makkan.
- How do I pronounce and recite Surah Al-Falaq?
- Use the transliteration under each verse to get the syllables, then play the recitation and copy it phrase by phrase. The coloured letters show where to stretch (madd), hum (ghunnah) and bounce (qalqalah).
A prayer for protection, recited with An-Nas morning and evening.
Verse 113:1
Qul a'oozu bi-Rabbil-falaq
Say: I seek refuge with the Lord of the daybreak.
Verse 113:2
Min sharri maa khalaq
From the harm of all that He created.
Verse 113:3
Wa min sharri ghaasiqin izaa waqab
And from the harm of the darkening night as it settles.
Verse 113:4
Wa min sharrin-naffaasaati fil-'uqad
And from the harm of those who blow upon knots.
Verse 113:5
Wa min sharri haasidin izaa hasad
And from the harm of the envier when he envies.
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