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Choose how you want to read Surah Falaq. <b>Images<\/b> show the full surah in bold Indo-Pak script with waqf signs, <b>Text<\/b> shows every verse with transliteration, English and Urdu translation, and <b>PDF<\/b> gives you three free downloads.<\/p><div class=\"hqt\">\n<input type=\"radio\" name=\"hqt\" id=\"hqt-img\"><input type=\"radio\" name=\"hqt\" id=\"hqt-txt\" checked=\"\"><input type=\"radio\" name=\"hqt\" id=\"hqt-pdf\">\n<div class=\"hqt-bar\" role=\"tablist\"><label for=\"hqt-img\">\ud83d\uddbc Images<\/label><label for=\"hqt-txt\">\ud83d\udcd6 Text + Translation<\/label><label for=\"hqt-pdf\">\u2b07 PDF<\/label><\/div>\n<div class=\"hqt-p hqt-p-img\">\n<h3>Surah Falaq Full Image<\/h3>\n<p>The complete Surah Falaq in bold, clear Indo-Pak Arabic script with every waqf (stop) sign. 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Use the buttons to show or hide each language.<\/p>\n<div class=\"hqs-reader\" data-surah=\"113\">\n<input type=\"checkbox\" class=\"hqs-cb\" id=\"hqs-t-tr\" checked=\"\"><input type=\"checkbox\" class=\"hqs-cb\" id=\"hqs-t-en\" checked=\"\"><input type=\"checkbox\" class=\"hqs-cb\" id=\"hqs-t-ur\" checked=\"\">\n<div class=\"hqs-toggles\"><strong>Show:<\/strong><label for=\"hqs-t-tr\">Transliteration<\/label><label for=\"hqs-t-en\">English<\/label><label for=\"hqs-t-ur\">\u0627\u0631\u062f\u0648 Urdu<\/label><\/div>\n<div class=\"hqs-verses\">\n<p class=\"hqs-bism\" lang=\"ar\" dir=\"rtl\">\u0628\u0650\u0633\u0652\u0645\u0650 \u0671\u0644\u0644\u064e\u0651\u0647\u0650 \u0671\u0644\u0631\u064e\u0651\u062d\u0652\u0645\u064e\u0670\u0646\u0650 \u0671\u0644\u0631\u064e\u0651\u062d\u0650\u064a\u0645\u0650<\/p>\n<div class=\"hqs-v\" id=\"ayah-1\"><p class=\"hqs-ar\" lang=\"ar\" dir=\"rtl\">\u0642\u064f\u0644\u06e1 \u0627\u064e\u0639\u064f\u0648\u06e1\u0630\u064f \u0628\u0650\u0631\u064e\u0628\u0650\u034f\u0651 \u0627\u0644\u06e1\u0641\u064e\u0644\u064e\u0642\u0650\u06d9<span class=\"hqs-n\" aria-label=\"Verse 1\">1<\/span><\/p><p class=\"hqs-tr\">Qul a&#8217;oothu birabbi alfalaq<\/p><p class=\"hqs-en\"><strong>1.<\/strong> Say: I seek refuge in the Lord of the Daybreak<\/p><p class=\"hqs-ur\" lang=\"ur\" dir=\"rtl\">\u06a9\u06c1\u0648 \u06a9\u06c1 \u0645\u06cc\u06ba \u0635\u0628\u062d \u06a9\u06d2 \u067e\u0631\u0648\u0631\u062f\u06af\u0627\u0631 \u06a9\u06cc \u067e\u0646\u0627\u06c1 \u0645\u0627\u0646\u06af\u062a\u0627 \u06c1\u0648\u06ba<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"hqs-v\" id=\"ayah-2\"><p class=\"hqs-ar\" lang=\"ar\" dir=\"rtl\">\u0645\u0650\u0646\u06e1 \u0634\u064e\u0631\u0650\u034f\u0651 \u0645\u064e\u0627 \u062e\u064e\u0644\u064e\u0642\u064e\u06d9<span class=\"hqs-n\" aria-label=\"Verse 2\">2<\/span><\/p><p class=\"hqs-tr\">Min sharri ma khalaq<\/p><p class=\"hqs-en\"><strong>2.<\/strong> From the evil of that which He created;<\/p><p class=\"hqs-ur\" lang=\"ur\" dir=\"rtl\">\u06c1\u0631 \u0686\u06cc\u0632 \u06a9\u06cc \u0628\u062f\u06cc \u0633\u06d2 \u062c\u0648 \u0627\u0633 \u0646\u06d2 \u067e\u06cc\u062f\u0627 \u06a9\u06cc<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"hqs-v\" id=\"ayah-3\"><p class=\"hqs-ar\" lang=\"ar\" dir=\"rtl\">\u0648\u064e\u0645\u0650\u0646\u06e1 \u0634\u064e\u0631\u0650\u034f\u0651 \u063a\u064e\u0627\u0633\u0650\u0642\u064d \u0627\u0650\u0630\u064e\u0627 \u0648\u064e\u0642\u064e\u0628\u064e\u06d9<span class=\"hqs-n\" aria-label=\"Verse 3\">3<\/span><\/p><p class=\"hqs-tr\">Wamin sharri ghasiqin ithawaqab<\/p><p class=\"hqs-en\"><strong>3.<\/strong> From the evil of the darkness when it is intense<\/p><p class=\"hqs-ur\" lang=\"ur\" dir=\"rtl\">\u0627\u0648\u0631 \u0634\u0628 \u062a\u0627\u0631\u06cc\u06a9\u06cc \u06a9\u06cc \u0628\u0631\u0627\u0626\u06cc \u0633\u06d2 \u062c\u0628 \u0627\u0633 \u06a9\u0627\u0627\u0646\u062f\u06be\u06cc\u0631\u0627 \u0686\u06be\u0627 \u062c\u0627\u0626\u06d2<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"hqs-v\" id=\"ayah-4\"><p class=\"hqs-ar\" lang=\"ar\" dir=\"rtl\">\u0648\u064e\u0645\u0650\u0646\u06e1 \u0634\u064e\u0631\u0650\u034f\u0651 \u0627\u0644\u0646\u0651\u064e\u0641\u0651\u0670\u062b\u0670\u062a\u0650 \u0641\u0650\u0649 \u0627\u0644\u06e1\u0639\u064f\u0642\u064e\u062f\u0650\u06d9<span class=\"hqs-n\" aria-label=\"Verse 4\">4<\/span><\/p><p class=\"hqs-tr\">Wamin sharri annaffathatifee al&#8217;uqad<\/p><p class=\"hqs-en\"><strong>4.<\/strong> And from the evil of malignant witchcraft<\/p><p class=\"hqs-ur\" lang=\"ur\" dir=\"rtl\">\u0627\u0648\u0631 \u06af\u0646\u0688\u0648\u06ba \u067e\u0631 (\u067e\u0691\u06be \u067e\u0691\u06be \u06a9\u0631) \u067e\u06be\u0648\u0646\u06a9\u0646\u06d2 \u0648\u0627\u0644\u06cc\u0648\u06ba \u06a9\u06cc \u0628\u0631\u0627\u0626\u06cc \u0633\u06d2<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"hqs-v\" id=\"ayah-5\"><p class=\"hqs-ar\" lang=\"ar\" dir=\"rtl\">\u0648\u064e\u0645\u0650\u0646\u06e1 \u0634\u064e\u0631\u0650\u034f\u0651 \u062d\u064e\u0627\u0633\u0650\u062f\u064d \u0627\u0650\u0630\u064e\u0627 \u062d\u064e\u0633\u064e\u062f\u064e<span class=\"hqs-n\" aria-label=\"Verse 5\">5<\/span><\/p><p class=\"hqs-tr\">Wamin sharri hasidin itha hasad<\/p><p class=\"hqs-en\"><strong>5.<\/strong> And from the evil of the envier when he envieth.<\/p><p class=\"hqs-ur\" lang=\"ur\" dir=\"rtl\">\u0627\u0648\u0631 \u062d\u0633\u062f \u06a9\u0631\u0646\u06d2 \u0648\u0627\u0644\u06d2 \u06a9\u06cc \u0628\u0631\u0627\u0626\u06cc \u0633\u06d2 \u062c\u0628 \u062d\u0633\u062f \u06a9\u0631\u0646\u06d2 \u0644\u06af\u06d2<\/p><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"hqs-small\">Arabic text: Indo-Pak script with waqf signs. English translation: Marmaduke Pickthall. Urdu translation: Fateh Muhammad Jalandhry. Transliteration: Tanzil.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"hqt-p hqt-p-pdf\">\n<h3>Surah Falaq PDF Download (Free)<\/h3>\n<p>Three free PDF versions, hosted on this website with no redirects. Each prints cleanly on A4 paper.<\/p>\n<div class=\"hqs-pdfs\">\n<a class=\"hqs-pdf\" href=\"https:\/\/holyquranlearning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/surah-falaq-pdf-arabic-v2.pdf\" download=\"\"><span class=\"hqs-ico\">PDF<\/span><b>Surah Falaq PDF (Arabic)<\/b><small>Bold Indo-Pak script \u00b7 waqf signs \u00b7 1 page<\/small><span class=\"hqs-dl\">\u2b07 Free download<\/span><\/a>\n<a class=\"hqs-pdf\" href=\"https:\/\/holyquranlearning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/surah-falaq-pdf-urdu-translation-v2.pdf\" download=\"\"><span class=\"hqs-ico\">PDF<\/span><b>Surah Falaq with Urdu Translation PDF<\/b><small>Arabic + \u0627\u0631\u062f\u0648 \u062a\u0631\u062c\u0645\u06c1 \u00b7 1 pages<\/small><span class=\"hqs-dl\">\u2b07 Free download<\/span><\/a>\n<a class=\"hqs-pdf\" href=\"https:\/\/holyquranlearning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/surah-falaq-pdf-english-transliteration-v2.pdf\" download=\"\"><span class=\"hqs-ico\">PDF<\/span><b>Surah Falaq in English PDF<\/b><small>Arabic + transliteration + English \u00b7 1 pages<\/small><span class=\"hqs-dl\">\u2b07 Free download<\/span><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><p><strong>Surah Falaq<\/strong> (\u0633\u0648\u0631\u06c3 \u0627\u0644\u0641\u0644\u0642, Surah Al Falaq) is the 113th chapter of the Quran. In its 5 verses we ask Allah, the Lord of the daybreak, to protect us from every kind of harm: darkness, magic and envy. Together with Surah An Nas it forms the <strong>Muawwidhatain<\/strong>, the two surahs of refuge that the Prophet \ufdfa recited every morning, evening and night.<\/p>\n<p>Below you can read Surah Falaq in Arabic with Urdu and English translation, learn its word by word meaning and tafseer, follow the Sunnah bedtime routine with your children, and download the free PDF.<\/p>\n<div class=\"hqs-hero\">\n<p class=\"hqs-arname\" lang=\"ar\">\u0633\u064f\u0648\u0631\u064e\u0629\u064f \u0627\u0644\u0652\u0641\u064e\u0644\u064e\u0642<\/p>\n<p>Surah Al Falaq \u00b7 Chapter 113 \u00b7 5 verses \u00b7 Para 30<\/p>\n<nav class=\"hqs-actions\" aria-label=\"Surah Falaq quick links\">\n<a class=\"hqs-primary\" href=\"#surah-falaq-full-image\">\ud83d\udcd6 Read full surah<\/a>\n<a href=\"#listen-surah-falaq\">\u25b6 Listen<\/a>\n<a href=\"#surah-falaq-pdf\">\u2b07 Download PDF<\/a>\n<a href=\"#surah-falaq-benefits\">\u2728 Benefits<\/a>\n<\/nav>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"hqs-facts\">\n<div><b>113<\/b><span>Surah no.<\/span><\/div>\n<div><b>5<\/b><span>Verses<\/span><\/div>\n<div><b>1<\/b><span>Ruku<\/span><\/div>\n<div><b>30<\/b><span>Para \/ Juz<\/span><\/div>\n<div><b>Makki<\/b><span>Majority view<\/span><\/div>\n<div><b>1<\/b><span>Minute<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<span class=\"hqs-anchor\" id=\"listen-surah-falaq\"><\/span>\n<h2>Listen to Surah Falaq (Audio Recitation)<\/h2>\n<p>Press play and follow the text above. Listening while you read is the fastest way to improve pronunciation and start memorising.<\/p>\n<div class=\"hqi-audio\"><b>Surah Falaq \u00b7 Mishary Rashid Alafasy<\/b><audio controls=\"\" preload=\"none\" src=\"https:\/\/server8.mp3quran.net\/afs\/113.mp3\"><\/audio><small>Audio streamed from mp3quran.net. It loads only when you press play.<\/small><\/div>\n\n<h2>Surah Falaq Word by Word Meaning<\/h2>\n<table class=\"hqs-table hqi-wbw\">\n<thead><tr><th>Arabic<\/th><th>Transliteration<\/th><th>Meaning<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr><td lang=\"ar\">\u0642\u064f\u0644\u06e1 \u0627\u064e\u0639\u064f\u0648\u06e1\u0630\u064f<\/td><td>Qul a&#8217;udhu<\/td><td>Say, I seek refuge<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td lang=\"ar\">\u0628\u0650\u0631\u064e\u0628\u0650\u034f\u0651 \u0627\u0644\u06e1\u0641\u064e\u0644\u064e\u0642\u0650<\/td><td>bi rabbil falaq<\/td><td>in the Lord of the daybreak<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td lang=\"ar\">\u0645\u0650\u0646\u06e1 \u0634\u064e\u0631\u0650\u034f\u0651 \u0645\u064e\u0627 \u062e\u064e\u0644\u064e\u0642\u064e<\/td><td>min sharri ma khalaq<\/td><td>from the evil of what He created<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td lang=\"ar\">\u0648\u064e\u0645\u0650\u0646\u06e1 \u0634\u064e\u0631\u0650\u034f\u0651 \u063a\u064e\u0627\u0633\u0650\u0642\u064d<\/td><td>wa min sharri ghasiqin<\/td><td>and from the evil of darkness<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td lang=\"ar\">\u0627\u0650\u0630\u064e\u0627 \u0648\u064e\u0642\u064e\u0628\u064e<\/td><td>idha waqab<\/td><td>when it settles<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td lang=\"ar\">\u0648\u064e\u0645\u0650\u0646\u06e1 \u0634\u064e\u0631\u0650\u034f\u0651 \u0627\u0644\u0646\u064e\u0651\u0641\u0651\u0670\u062b\u0670\u062a\u0650<\/td><td>wa min sharrin naffathati<\/td><td>and from the evil of the blowers<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td lang=\"ar\">\u0641\u0650\u0649 \u0627\u0644\u06e1\u0639\u064f\u0642\u064e\u062f\u0650<\/td><td>fil &#8216;uqad<\/td><td>in knots<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td lang=\"ar\">\u0648\u064e\u0645\u0650\u0646\u06e1 \u0634\u064e\u0631\u0650\u034f\u0651 \u062d\u064e\u0627\u0633\u0650\u062f\u064d<\/td><td>wa min sharri hasidin<\/td><td>and from the evil of an envier<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td lang=\"ar\">\u0627\u0650\u0630\u064e\u0627 \u062d\u064e\u0633\u064e\u062f\u064e<\/td><td>idha hasad<\/td><td>when he envies<\/td><\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n<h2>Tafseer of Surah Al Falaq, Verse by Verse<\/h2>\n<ol class=\"hqi-steps\">\n<li><b>Verse 1: The Lord of the daybreak.<\/b> Ibn Abbas and Mujahid said al falaq is the daybreak, the dawn that splits the darkness. Allah calls Himself &#8220;the Cleaver of the daybreak&#8221; in 6:96.<\/li>\n<li><b>Verse 2: The evil of all creation.<\/b> We seek refuge from the harm of everything Allah created that can cause harm, including Shaytan and Hellfire, as Thabit al Bunani and al Hasan explained.<\/li>\n<li><b>Verse 3: Darkness when it settles.<\/b> Most mufassirun say ghasiq is the night when it becomes dark, because harmful things spread at night.<\/li>\n<li><b>Verse 4: Those who blow on knots.<\/b> Mujahid, Ikrimah and Qatadah said this refers to magicians who tie knots and blow on them.<\/li>\n<li><b>Verse 5: The envier when he envies.<\/b> Envy (hasad) and the evil eye harm others, so we ask Allah to protect us from them.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3>Background of revelation<\/h3>\n<p>Aisha reported that Labid ibn al A&#8217;sam performed magic on the Prophet \ufdfa using a comb and hair hidden in the well of Dharwan, and Allah showed the Prophet \ufdfa where it was (<a href=\"https:\/\/sunnah.com\/bukhari:5763\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bukhari 5763<\/a>). The popular story of &#8220;eleven knots for eleven verses&#8221; comes from weak reports, so we do not present it as authentic. Uqbah ibn Amir reported that the Prophet \ufdfa said: &#8220;Verses have been revealed to me tonight, the like of which has never been seen,&#8221; meaning Al Falaq and An Nas (<a href=\"https:\/\/sunnah.com\/muslim:814a\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Muslim 814<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n<span class=\"hqs-anchor\" id=\"surah-falaq-benefits\"><\/span>\n<h2>Authentic Benefits of Surah Falaq<\/h2>\n<div class=\"hqi-grid\">\n<div class=\"hqi-card ok\"><b>Nothing like it was revealed<\/b>The Prophet \ufdfa said nothing like Al Falaq and An Nas had ever been revealed. <small>Muslim 814<\/small><\/div>\n<div class=\"hqi-card ok\"><b>It suffices you<\/b>Recite Ikhlas, Falaq and Nas three times morning and evening; &#8220;they will suffice you against everything.&#8221; <small>Abu Dawud 5082 \u00b7 Tirmidhi 3575<\/small><\/div>\n<div class=\"hqi-card ok\"><b>Bedtime protection<\/b>Every night the Prophet \ufdfa blew into his cupped hands, recited the three Quls and wiped his body three times. <small>Bukhari 5017<\/small><\/div>\n<div class=\"hqi-card ok\"><b>Ruqyah when ill<\/b>When he was ill, the Prophet \ufdfa recited the Muawwidhatain over himself and blew. <small>Bukhari 5016<\/small><\/div>\n<div class=\"hqi-card ok\"><b>After every prayer<\/b>Uqbah ibn Amir was told to recite the Muawwidhatain after every salah. <small>Abu Dawud 1523<\/small><\/div>\n<div class=\"hqi-card ok\"><b>The best refuge<\/b>The Prophet \ufdfa stopped using other words of refuge from the evil eye once these two surahs were revealed. <small>Tirmidhi 2058<\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Surah Falaq is also a key part of protection from nazar. Read our guide to the authentic <a href=\"https:\/\/holyquranlearning.com\/blog\/nazar-ki-dua\/\">nazar ki dua<\/a> for the full family routine.<\/p>\n\n<h2>The Sunnah Bedtime Routine with Surah Falaq<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"hqi-fig\"><img src=\"https:\/\/holyquranlearning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/surah-falaq-bedtime-routine-infographic.webp\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" alt=\"Bedtime Sunnah routine infographic: wudu, cup hands, recite Ikhlas, Falaq and Nas, blow and wipe the body three times\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><figcaption>A simple routine to teach your children tonight<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<ol class=\"hqi-steps\">\n<li><b>Make wudu<\/b> before bed if you can.<\/li>\n<li><b>Cup your hands<\/b> together in front of your face.<\/li>\n<li><b>Recite<\/b> Surah Al Ikhlas, Surah Al Falaq and Surah An Nas.<\/li>\n<li><b>Blow lightly<\/b> into your hands.<\/li>\n<li><b>Wipe<\/b> over your head, face and as much of your body as you can reach.<\/li>\n<li><b>Repeat three times<\/b>, just as the Prophet \ufdfa did (Bukhari 5017).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n<h2>Teach Surah Falaq to Your Children<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"hqi-fig\"><img src=\"https:\/\/holyquranlearning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/surah-falaq-daybreak.webp\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" alt=\"Sunrise over the desert, the daybreak mentioned in Surah Al Falaq\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/figure>\n<p>Surah Falaq has five short verses, so most children learn it in a week. Learn one verse a day with the audio, then recite all five together on the weekend. Watch for two Tajweed points: the <b>qalqalah<\/b> bounce on the qaf in <em>al falaq<\/em> and on the ba in <em>waqab<\/em>, and the <b>ghunnah<\/b> in <em>an naffathati<\/em>. Our guide to <a href=\"https:\/\/holyquranlearning.com\/blog\/tajweed-rules-with-simple-examples\/\">Tajweed rules with simple examples<\/a> explains both, and a teacher can correct small mistakes before they become habits.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"hqs-cta\"><p><strong>Want your child to recite the three Quls perfectly?<\/strong> Our one to one <a href=\"https:\/\/holyquranlearning.com\/blog\/best-online-quran-classes-uk\/\">online Quran classes for kids<\/a> start with Juz Amma and correct Tajweed from the first lesson. Adults can join our <a href=\"https:\/\/holyquranlearning.com\/blog\/quran-classes-for-adults\/\">Quran classes for adults<\/a>. Free trial included.<\/p><\/div>\n\n<h2>Surah Falaq: Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n<div class=\"hqs-faq\">\n<details><summary>What is the meaning of Surah Falaq?<\/summary><p>Al Falaq means &#8220;the Daybreak&#8221;. In this surah we seek refuge in the Lord of the daybreak from the evil of His creation, from the darkness of night, from those who blow on knots (magic) and from the envier when he envies.<\/p><\/details>\n<details><summary>How many verses are in Surah Falaq?<\/summary><p>Surah Al Falaq has 5 verses. It is the 113th surah of the Quran and is in Para 30 (Juz Amma).<\/p><\/details>\n<details><summary>Is Surah Falaq Makki or Madani?<\/summary><p>The majority view, from Ibn Abbas, al Hasan and Ikrimah, is that it is Makki. Others consider it Madani because of reports linking it to the magic done against the Prophet \ufdfa in Madinah.<\/p><\/details>\n<details><summary>What are the Muawwidhatain?<\/summary><p>The Muawwidhatain are Surah Al Falaq and Surah An Nas, the &#8220;two surahs of seeking refuge&#8221;. The Prophet \ufdfa said nothing like them has been revealed (Sahih Muslim 814).<\/p><\/details>\n<details><summary>How many times should I read Surah Falaq in the morning and evening?<\/summary><p>Recite Surah Al Ikhlas, Al Falaq and An Nas three times each in the morning and evening. The Prophet \ufdfa said they will suffice you against everything (Abu Dawud 5082).<\/p><\/details>\n<details><summary>Does Surah Falaq protect from black magic and the evil eye?<\/summary><p>Seeking refuge with Allah through Al Falaq and An Nas is the Sunnah for protection from magic, envy and the evil eye. The Prophet \ufdfa used them for ruqyah and stopped using other words of refuge once they were revealed (Tirmidhi 2058).<\/p><\/details>\n<details><summary>What does &#8220;naffathati fil uqad&#8221; mean?<\/summary><p>It means &#8220;those who blow on knots&#8221;, referring to people who practise magic by tying knots and blowing on them, as explained by Mujahid, Ikrimah and Qatadah.<\/p><\/details>\n<\/div>\n\n<p class=\"hqs-sources\"><b>Sources:<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/quran.com\/113\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Quran 113<\/a> \u00b7 <a href=\"https:\/\/sunnah.com\/muslim:814a\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Muslim 814<\/a> \u00b7 <a href=\"https:\/\/sunnah.com\/abudawud:5082\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Abu Dawud 5082<\/a> \u00b7 <a href=\"https:\/\/sunnah.com\/bukhari:5017\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bukhari 5017<\/a> \u00b7 <a href=\"https:\/\/sunnah.com\/bukhari:5016\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bukhari 5016<\/a> \u00b7 <a href=\"https:\/\/sunnah.com\/abudawud:1523\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Abu Dawud 1523<\/a> \u00b7 <a href=\"https:\/\/sunnah.com\/tirmidhi:2058\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tirmidhi 2058<\/a> \u00b7 Tafsir Ibn Kathir on Surah 113<\/p><section class=\"hqs-silo\" aria-label=\"More surahs\"><h2>More Surahs to Read, Listen to and Download<\/h2><div class=\"hqs-silo-grid\"><a class=\"hqs-silo-card\" href=\"https:\/\/holyquranlearning.com\/blog\/surah-yaseen-pdf\/\"><strong>Surah Yaseen PDF<\/strong><span>Yaseen Surah (36) with Urdu and English translation, audio and free PDF<\/span><\/a><a class=\"hqs-silo-card\" href=\"https:\/\/holyquranlearning.com\/blog\/surah-mulk\/\"><strong>Surah Mulk<\/strong><span>Chapter 67, the surah that protects from the punishment of the grave<\/span><\/a><a class=\"hqs-silo-card\" href=\"https:\/\/holyquranlearning.com\/blog\/surah-waqiah\/\"><strong>Surah Waqiah<\/strong><span>Chapter 56 with Urdu and English translation, audio and PDF<\/span><\/a><a class=\"hqs-silo-card\" href=\"https:\/\/holyquranlearning.com\/blog\/surah-al-qadr\/\"><strong>Surah Al Qadr<\/strong><span>Chapter 97 on Laylatul Qadr, with tafseer and dua<\/span><\/a><\/div><p class=\"hqs-silo-more\">Looking for daily duas too? 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