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About Surah Al-Falaq (الفلق)
- Meaning
- The Daybreak
- Revelation
- Makki
- Verses
- 5
- Chapter
- 113 of 114
Al-Falaq is the first of the two surahs of refuge, al-Muawwidhatayn. It seeks protection with the Lord of the daybreak from the evil of what He created, from the darkness when it settles, from those who blow on knots, and from the envier when he envies.
Main themes of Surah Al-Falaq
- Seeking refuge with Allah
- Protection from harm
- Evil of the night
- Sorcery
- Envy
Virtue of Surah Al-Falaq
The Prophet ﷺ taught that no one seeking refuge has sought refuge with anything like Al-Falaq and An-Nas; he recited them each night and when seeking healing.
How to read Surah Al-Falaq on Muslim Guide
The full Arabic text of Surah Al-Falaq is shown above in the Uthmani script, with English and Urdu translation under each ayah. Use the audio player to listen while you read, tap any verse to bookmark or copy it, and switch the translation or reciter from the controls at the top. Everything on this page is free and needs no account.
Surah Al-Falaq — Frequently Asked Questions
- What does Surah Al-Falaq mean?
- The name Al-Falaq (الفلق) means "The Daybreak". It is chapter 113 of the Quran and contains 5 verses.
- Is Surah Al-Falaq Makki or Madani?
- Surah Al-Falaq is a Makki surah, meaning it was revealed before the migration to Madinah.
- How many verses are in Surah Al-Falaq?
- Surah Al-Falaq has 5 ayat (verses). You can read all of them above with the Arabic text alongside English and Urdu translation.
- What is Surah Al-Falaq about?
- Al-Falaq is the first of the two surahs of refuge, al-Muawwidhatayn. It seeks protection with the Lord of the daybreak from the evil of what He created, from the darkness when it settles, from those who blow on knots, and from the envier when he envies.
- Can I listen to Surah Al-Falaq online?
- Yes. Use the audio player on this page to listen to Surah Al-Falaq recited by Mishary Rashid Alafasy and other reciters. You can play the full surah or repeat a single ayah while you follow the Arabic text.
- What is the virtue of reciting Surah Al-Falaq?
- The Prophet ﷺ taught that no one seeking refuge has sought refuge with anything like Al-Falaq and An-Nas; he recited them each night and when seeking healing.