Read Surah An-Nas verse by verse
114:1
Qul a‘udhu bi-Rabbin-nas
Say: I seek refuge with the Lord of humankind,
Open this verse and recitation114:2
Malikin-nas
the King of humankind,
Open this verse and recitation114:3
Ilahin-nas
the God of humankind,
Open this verse and recitation114:4
Min sharril-waswasil-khannas
from the evil of the whisperer who withdraws,
Open this verse and recitation114:5
Alladhi yuwaswisu fi sudurin-nas
who whispers into people’s hearts,
Open this verse and recitation114:6
Minal-jinnati wan-nas
from among jinn and humankind.
Open this verse and recitationFollow the meaning
The opening names Allah as Lord, King and God of humankind before seeking protection from whispering. Keep those three opening descriptions in their correct order. The ending identifies jinn and people; the surah has six verses and is separate from Al-Falaq even when both are learned together.
A focused pronunciation and recall task
Practise Rabbin-nas, Malikin-nas and Ilahin-nas as a connected opening before adding the longer fourth and fifth verses. Notice the difference between al-waswas and yuwaswisu. In paired practice, ask someone to listen for an omitted line rather than prompting the whole surah before you try to recall it.
A repeatable learning routine
- Read one verse while looking at the Arabic.
- Open its Quran.com reference and listen to a reliable recitation.
- Have a teacher hear your attempt before increasing speed.
- Recall the verse with the reading aids hidden, then check it.
- Join it to the preceding verse and review the transition next session.
The practice controls hide meanings or transliteration; they do not record or judge your voice. Choose a manageable portion with a teacher. Completing the checklist is a study record, not certification of correct recitation.
Reference and reading notes
Arabic is presented as text, with verse references. Numbering follows the linked Quran.com display. The English meanings here are QuranCrest explanatory renderings rather than a claimed complete tafsir. Transliteration approximates Arabic and cannot represent every sound or the rules of stopping. A link opens the external recitation controls; no recording is presented as QuranCrest audio.
Learning these short surahs together
Sahih al-Bukhari 5017 records the Prophet’s bedtime practice involving Al-Ikhlas, Al-Falaq and An-Nas. Read the actual report for its practice; do not invent a compulsory learning repetition count. Keep each surah’s opening and ending distinct when practising the set.
Common questions
How many verses are in Surah An-Nas?
The linked chapter display contains six verses. Learn their sequence rather than merging the surah with Al-Falaq.
What are the three descriptions in the opening?
The opening seeks refuge with the Lord, King and God of humankind. Keep their wording in its correct order.
Does the practice mode check pronunciation?
No. It only hides or shows reading aids. A teacher must hear the recitation for individual correction.
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Sources and further reading
Sources checked 3 November 2026. External citations do not imply independent scholar review of this QuranCrest article.