Surah Al-Falaq (سورة الفلق) – The Daybreak – is one of the most powerful chapters in the Qur’an for spiritual protection and healing. Revealed in Makkah, it is part of the Mu’awwadhatain — the last two Surahs of the Qur’an — and serves as a shield against black magic, evil eye, envy, and unseen harms.
🌙 Why Every Muslim Needs Surah Al-Falaq Daily
Muslims recite Surah Al-Falaq for protection from:
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Black magic (sihr)
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Evil eye (ayn)
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Envy (hasad)
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Harm from darkness or hidden forces
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Witchcraft and psychological distress
This Surah is often recited during Ruqyah sessions, morning and evening adhkar, and before sleep as a part of the Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.
🕋 Virtues of Mu’awwadhatain (Surah Al-Falaq & Surah An-Nas)
💬 Hadith from Sahih Muslim:
Sayyidnā Uqbah Ibn ‘Amir (RA) reported that the Prophet ﷺ said:
“Verses were revealed to me tonight the like of which has never been revealed before. They are Surah Al-Falaq and Surah An-Nas.”
These two chapters were sent down to offer the Prophet ﷺ complete protection from seen and unseen evil.
📜 Prophetic Practice (Sunnah) of Reciting Surah Al-Falaq
✅ According to authentic Hadith:
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Before sleeping: Recite Surah Al-Falaq and Surah An-Nas, then blow over your hands and wipe your body — this was the daily Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.
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Morning and evening: Recite both Surahs 3 times each for daily protection.
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After every Salah: Recommended to recite the Mu’awwadhatain after each of the five daily prayers.
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During illness: Even on his deathbed, the Prophet ﷺ would recite these Surahs or ask Sayyidah A’ishah (RA) to do so for him.
🌟 Story: How the Prophet ﷺ Used Surah Al-Falaq for Protection
When afflicted by a severe illness believed to be caused by magic, the Prophet ﷺ received the revelation of Surah Al-Falaq and Surah An-Nas. He recited them verse by verse, untying the knots of the spell, and was instantly cured. This shows the miraculous spiritual power of these Surahs.
💡 Key Lessons from Surah Al-Falaq
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Seek refuge in Allah – not just from physical harm but from envy, darkness, and hidden threats.
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Consistent daily use – The Surah must be a regular part of every believer’s morning and evening routine.
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Strong protection – Against psychological distress, negative energy, jealousy, magic, and spiritual attacks.
📌 How to Integrate Surah Al-Falaq into Your Daily Life
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🔹 Add to morning & evening adhkar
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🔹 Recite before bed (blow on hands & wipe body)
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🔹 Use during Ruqyah sessions
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🔹 Teach children to recite it for nighttime protection
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🔹 Reflect on its meaning when facing hardship or spiritual unease
📘 Conclusion
Surah Al-Falaq is not just a chapter — it is a spiritual weapon.
Recite it daily. Live by it. Teach it to your family. It is your shield against all forms of evil — physical, emotional, and spiritual.
“Say, ‘I seek refuge in the Lord of the daybreak…'” — Qur’an 113:1
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بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَٰنِ الرَّحِيمِWith the name of Allah, the All-Merciful, the Very-Merciful |
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قُلْ أَعُوذُ بِرَبِّ الْفَلَقِSay, “I seek refuge with the Lord of the daybreak |
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Noun | الْفَلَقِ
(of) the dawn [Quran] |
مِن شَرِّ مَا خَلَقَfrom the evil of everything He has created, |
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| how much; which, حرف نفي, موصوفة | مَا | |
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Verb | خَلَقَ
create said of God [Quran] |
وَمِن شَرِّ غَاسِقٍ إِذَا وَقَبَand from the evil of the dark night when it penetrates |
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| Connecting letter | وَ | |
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Verb
Active Participle |
غَاسِقٍ
(of) darkness [Quran] |
| إِذَا
behold! [Quran] (would) then [Quran] |
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Verb | وَقَبَ
It overspreads [Quran] |
وَمِن شَرِّ النَّفَّاثَاتِ فِي الْعُقَدِand from the evil of the women who blow on the knots, |
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the only verse in the holy Quran containing the possessive sound feminine plural noun |
Feminine
Plural الْجَمْعُ الْمُؤَنَّثُ السَّالِمُ Sound Feminine plural |
النَّفَّاثَاتِ
Women who blow practicing witchcraft [Quran] |
| Harf Jar They are 17
Prepositions in Arabic (حُرُوف الجَرّ hurūf al-jarr) are generally used to show position as in فِى fī (in) and مِن min (from) or time as in فى السّاعة الخَامِسَة fī as-sā’a al-ẖamisah (at five o’clock) Sometimes they refer to more abstract concepts as in the case of عَن ‘an (about) or عَلَى الأقَل ‘ala al-aqall (at least). These particles have deeper meanings than their counterparts in English and are used in different contexts to express a wide range of meanings. The most common حُرُوف الجَرّ hurūf al-jarr are: من، إلى، حتى، في، عن، على، اللام، والكاف، والباء، |
In | فِي |
| عُقَد : جمع عُقدة | Noun | الْعُقَدِ
the knots [Quran] |
Read Other Surahs Surah AL Fatiha Surah Al Nas Surah Al Falaq Surah Al Ikhlas Surah Al-Lahab (Surah Al-Masad)
