Surah An-NasBenefits & Virtues
An-Nas is the final surah of the Quran, six verses seeking refuge in Allah from the whispering of Shaytan.
What this surah teaches
- 1Seeking refuge with the Lord, King and God of mankind.
- 2Refuge from the whisperer who withdraws when Allah is remembered.
- 3That the whispering comes from both jinn and men.
Reported virtues, with source and grading
“Before sleeping, the Prophet ﷺ would recite Al-Ikhlas, Al-Falaq and An-Nas, blow into his hands, and wipe over his body, three times.”
Source: Sahih al-Bukhari
Grading: Authentic (sahih).
“Have you not seen the verses revealed tonight, the like of which has never been seen: Al-Falaq and An-Nas?”
Source: Sahih Muslim
Grading: Authentic (sahih).
“Reciting Al-Ikhlas and the Mu'awwidhatayn three times in the morning and evening will suffice you against everything.”
Source: Sunan Abi Dawud, Jami' at-Tirmidhi
Grading: Graded acceptable (hasan) by al-Tirmidhi and later scholars. Not in the two Sahih collections.
How to read this page
We keep three things apart: what the Quran itself says, what is reported in hadith (with its collection and grading), and what is only popular practice. A virtue report describes a recommended deed and does not make it obligatory. For rulings or personal practice, ask a qualified scholar. Our approach is explained on the about page.
Frequently asked questions
What are the benefits of reading Surah An-Nas?
An-Nas is the final surah of the Quran, six verses seeking refuge in Allah from the whispering of Shaytan. Reported virtues with a source and grading are listed on this page, including: Sahih al-Bukhari; Sahih Muslim.
Are the hadith about Surah An-Nas authentic?
The reports listed on this page are given with their source and grading. Where a report is not in Sahih al-Bukhari or Sahih Muslim, that is stated.
Is it obligatory to recite Surah An-Nas on a particular day or time?
No. Virtue reports describe what is recommended or reported, not an obligation. Obligatory recitation is limited to Al-Fatiha in the prayer. For personal practice, consult a qualified scholar.