How to Read the Quran with Understanding
Learn how to read the Quran with understanding through careful recitation, reliable translations, trusted tafsir, thoughtful reflection, and practical application.
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Surah 113
Al-Falaq
The Daybreak • Mecca • 5 ayahs
الفَلَقِ
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Arabic Recitation
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Ayah 113:1
قُلْ أَعُوذُ بِرَبِّ ٱلْفَلَقِ١
English translation
Say, "I seek refuge in the Lord of daybreak
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Ayah 113:2
مِن شَرِّ مَا خَلَقَ٢
English translation
From the evil of that which He created
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Ayah 113:3
وَمِن شَرِّ غَاسِقٍ إِذَا وَقَبَ٣
English translation
And from the evil of darkness when it settles
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Ayah 113:4
وَمِن شَرِّ ٱلنَّفَّـٰثَـٰتِ فِى ٱلْعُقَدِ٤
English translation
And from the evil of the blowers in knots1
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Ayah 113:5
وَمِن شَرِّ حَاسِدٍ إِذَا حَسَدَ٥
English translation
And from the evil of an envier when he envies."
About سورۃ الفلق — Surah Al-Falaq
Surah Al-Falaq (The Dawn) is a Meccan chapter of the Quran with 5 ayahs. Read the complete Arabic text with Urdu tarjuma (Fatah Muhammad Jalandhari) and English translation (Sahih International) — with ayah-by-ayah links to Urdu tafseer where available.
Quran text and translations are supplied through Quran.com. English uses Sahih International; Urdu uses Fatah Muhammad Jalandhari. Tafseer detail pages identify the source returned by the provider.
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