بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَـٰنِ الرَّحِيمِ
الناس
An-Nas
Mankind • 6 Ayahs
Meccanقُلۡ أَعُوذُ بِرَبِّ ٱلنَّاسِ
تم کہو میں اس کی پناہ میں آیا جو سب لوگوں کا رب
مَلِكِ ٱلنَّاسِ
سب لوگوں کا بادشاہ
إِلَٰهِ ٱلنَّاسِ
سب لوگوں کا خدا
مِن شَرِّ ٱلۡوَسۡوَاسِ ٱلۡخَنَّاسِ
اس کے شر سے جو دل میں برے خطرے ڈالے اور دبک رہے
ٱلَّذِي يُوَسۡوِسُ فِي صُدُورِ ٱلنَّاسِ
وہ جو لوگوں کے دلوں میں وسوسے ڈالتے ہیں،
مِنَ ٱلۡجِنَّةِ وَٱلنَّاسِ
جن اور آدمی
About Surah An-Nas
Surah An-Nas (الناس) is the 114th chapter of the Holy Quran. It contains 6 verses and is a Meccan Surah.
Read with Urdu translation (Kanz ul Iman) and English translation (Sahih International). Listen to audio recitation by multiple world-renowned reciters including Mishary Alafasy, Sudais, Shuraim, Husary, and more.
About Surah An-Nas
An-Nas is the Quran's final surah — six verses seeking refuge in Allah specifically from the whispered evil within, the "Lord, King, and God of mankind" invoked against an internal rather than external threat.
Number
114th surah
Verses
6
Revelation
Meccan
Meaning
Mankind
Why read it
Paired with Al-Falaq as the Mu'awwidhatayn, recited by the Prophet ﷺ before sleep.
An-Nasbenefits & Hadith references →Key point
114:4 — "From the evil of the retreating whisperer."
Historical Context
The final surah of the Quran in mushaf order, revealed in Makkah and paired with Al-Falaq as Al-Mu'awwidhatayn. Where Al-Falaq addresses external threats, An-Nas turns inward, addressing the whispered evil within a person — widely read as a deliberate closing note: the Quran ends by directing the reader to seek refuge from their own susceptibility to whispered doubt and evil, not only outside harm.
Main Themes
Three names of Allah invoked together
Verses 1-3 invoke Allah as Rabb (Lord), Malik (King), and Ilah (God) of mankind specifically — a layered address covering sustenance, authority, and worship.
The internal threat: the whisperer
Verses 4-5 name "the evil of the retreating whisperer, who whispers into the breasts of mankind" — commonly understood as Shaytan's method of suggestion rather than direct force.
Jinn and humans both named
The closing verse notes the whisperer may be "from among the jinn and mankind" — extending the warning beyond unseen whispering to include harmful human influence as well.
Important Verses
114:1-3
Three names, one request
"Say, I seek refuge in the Lord of mankind, the Sovereign of mankind, the God of mankind" — building the request for protection across Allah's roles as sustainer, ruler, and sole deity.
114:4-5
The whisperer named
"From the evil of the retreating whisperer — who whispers [evil] into the breasts of mankind" — Shaytan's described method is suggestion, not compulsion, which is part of why seeking refuge rather than relying on willpower alone is the surah's emphasis.
Hadith & Popular Descriptions
We include authenticity grading for each narration below — not every widely-repeated description of a surah comes from an equally strong source.
Recited before sleep, alongside Al-Falaq
Aisha (RA) reported the Prophet ﷺ's practice of reciting Al-Ikhlas, Al-Falaq, and An-Nas before sleep, blowing into his hands and wiping his body, repeated three times.
Sahih al-Bukhari.
Frequently Asked Questions about Surah An-Nas
What is Surah An-Nas about?
An-Nas is the Quran's final surah — six verses seeking refuge in Allah specifically from the whispered evil within, the "Lord, King, and God of mankind" invoked against an internal rather than external threat.
How many verses are in Surah An-Nas?
Surah An-Nas contains 6 verses (Mankind). It is the 114th surah of the Holy Quran.
Is Surah An-Nas Makki or Madani?
Surah An-Nas is a Makki surah — it was revealed in Makkah before the Hijrah.
What are the benefits of reading Surah An-Nas?
Paired with Al-Falaq as the Mu'awwidhatayn, recited by the Prophet ﷺ before sleep.
Where can I read Surah An-Nas with Urdu translation?
You can read Surah An-Nas above with the full Arabic text, Urdu translation (Kanz ul Iman), and English translation (Sahih International), plus audio recitation.
Why does the Quran end with An-Nas?
Classical scholars note it closes the Quran by turning the reader inward — seeking refuge from one's own susceptibility to whispered doubt and evil, distinct from Al-Falaq's focus on external harm. It reads as a deliberate final note on where real vulnerability often lies.
Who is the "whisperer" named in this surah?
Commonly understood as Shaytan, described specifically as one who whispers suggestions rather than compelling action directly — the final verse also extends this to harmful influence from both jinn and humans.