QURAN CHAPTER - 114
An-Naas – The Mankind
Revealed - Meccan
Ruku - 1
Ayat - 6
Theme - The theme of this Surah is Trust in God's protection from iblis and his helpers among both jinn and humans who lead people astray through whispering or insinuation (waswasah) and temptations.
- During the early years of Prophethood, the Prophet (SAW) was instructed to seek refuge with Almighty Allah.
- "I seek refuge with the Lord of mankind, the King of mankind, and the Deity of mankind, from the evil of the whisperer, who returns over and over again, who whispers (evil) into the hearts of men, whether he be from among the jinn or men."
The Qur'an opens with the Surah Al-Fatiha and ends with the Mu'awwidhatayn (Al-Falaq & An-Naas).
Now, let us have a look at the two. In the beginning, after praising and glorifying Allah, Who is Lord of the worlds, Kind, Merciful and Master of the Judgment Day, the servants submits:
- "Lord, You alone I worship and to You along I turn for help, and the most urgent help that I need from You is to be guided to the Straight Way."
In answer, he is given by Allah the whole Qur'an to show him the Straight Way, which is concluded thus: Man prays to Allah, Who is Lord of dawn, Lord of men, King of men, Deity of men, saying:
- "I seek refuge only with You for protection from every evil and mischief of every creature, and in particular, from the evil whisperings of devils, be they from among men or jinn, for they are the greatest obstacle in following the Straight Way."
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