Surah Al-Falaq, the 113th Surah of the Holy Quran is found in 30th Juz. This Surah contains 5 Verses, 71 letters, and 23 words. It was revealed in Makkah so it is called Makki Surah. The English meaning of this surah is “The Daybreak.”
Surah Al-Falaq is like a short but strong shield. It’s a special prayer in the Quran that asks Allah to protect us from bad things that can happen when it’s dark, like black magic and people who want to harm us because they’re jealous. It reminds us that Allah is the best protector against all kinds of dangers, even ones we can’t see. This prayer is like a powerful tool to keep us safe from everything bad that might come our way, whether it’s magic, evil eyes, or other scary stuff.
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Benefits of Reciting Surah Falaq
There are many benefits of reciting Surah Falaq daily. Some of them are:-
1. Beneficial in Severe Disease
Narrated Aisha (R.A):
When the Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him) got sick, he would read Surah Falaq and Surah An-Nas from the Quran. Then, his wife Aisha (may Allah be pleased with her) would rub his hands over his body, hoping Allah’s blessings help him feel better. This shows how much they believed in the power of these Surahs to bring comfort and healing, especially when the Prophet was very ill.
2. Read Surah Ikhlas and Surah Nas along with Surah Falaq
Abdullah bin Khubaib (R.A) reported that:
The Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him) told me to read Surah Al-Ikhlas and the last two chapters of the Quran, Surah Al-Falaq and Surah An-Nas, three times each in the morning and evening. He said doing this would be enough to protect me in every way.
3. Protection from the Evil Eye
Nowadays, it’s easier for people to give the evil eye, even if they’re far away and just looking at our pictures on social media. Sometimes, even when someone likes us or something we have, they can accidentally give us the evil eye. That’s why reciting Surah Falaq is important for protection from all kinds of evil eyes.
Abu Sa’id Al-Khudri (R.A.) reported:
Before Surah Al-Falaq and Surah An-Nas were revealed, the Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him) used to ask for protection from the bad spirits and the evil eye in different ways. But once these Surahs were revealed, he relied on them completely to seek Allah’s protection and stopped using any other methods.
4. Helping us meet all our Needs
Ibn Al-Qayyim said:
These two Surahs, Surah Falaq and Surah An-Nas are powerful. They can help push away magic, the evil eye, and all sorts of bad things. They’re so important that a person’s need to ask Allah for protection using these Surahs is even greater than their need for food, drink, or clothes.
5. Getting Protection from one Friday to Another
The Prophet (Peace Be Upon Him) said that if you read Surah Al-Ikhlaas, Surah Falaq, and Surah An-Naas seven times after the Friday prayer, Allah will protect you from harm until the next Friday.
6. Save yourself from the Fire of Hell
ibn Mardawih and Daylami narrated from Hazrat Abdullah bin Amr bin Al-Aas (R.A.)
I asked the Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him) about the verse ‘Qul Aaoothu bi-Rabbi al-Falaq’ (113:1). He told me that Surah Falaq is like a jail in hell where cruel rulers and arrogant people will be punished. Even hell seeks protection from it by asking Allah to keep it away.
7. The reward of Reading the Entire Quran
It’s said that if someone recites Surah Al-Ikhlas, Surah An-Nas, and Surah Al-Falaq ten times each every night, it’s like they’ve read the entire Quran. They’ll also be free from sins, just like when they were born, and if they happen to die on that day or night, they’ll be considered a martyr.
8. Helps us to Accept our Witr Prayer
Imam al-Baqir (may Allah be pleased with him) said that if someone recites Surah Al-Falaq and Surah An-Nas in three units of their night prayer, they’ll receive good news. Allah will tell them, “O servant of God! Congratulations! Your Witr prayer has been accepted.”
9. The Reward of Reciting all the Heavenly Books
It is said that if you recite Surah An-Nas and Surah Al-Falaq, it’s like you’ve read all the books of the prophets (Peace Be Upon Them).
Allah SWT says in the Holy Quran:
“O you who have believed, seek help through patience and prayer. Indeed, Allah is with the patient.” [Surah Al-Baqarah: verse 153]
Why was Surah Falaq Revealed?
Surah Falaq is the 113th chapter of the Quran, revealed sometime between 610-618 AD. While its exact time of revelation isn’t certain, it’s generally believed to be from the Meccan period, though some scholars think it might be from the Medinan period.
This Surah is incredibly important in our lives as it acts as a powerful defence against all kinds of evil. It’s said that it was revealed when Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him) fell ill. Some accounts suggest that he became sick due to magic done by the Jews who were plotting against him.
A hadith mentions about Surah Falaq and Surah An- Nas collectively that:
The Prophet Muhammad (Peace be Upon Him) said: “Allah has revealed to me Ayats the like of which has not been seen. “Say : I seek refuge in the Lord of mankind…” until the end of the Surah. “Say: I seek refuge in the Lord of Al-Falaq..’ until the end of the Surah” (Jami at-Tirmidhi 3367)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What are the main points of Surah Falaq?
Ans: The Surah contains some divine teaching commands to the Holy Prophet (PBUH), particular to all Muslims.
What is the Surah Falaq also known as?
Ans: The Daybreak
What is the meaning of Falaq?
Ans: Break of Dawn, The Sky, Breeze
What does Surah Al-Falaq protect you from?
Ans: This Surah protects from the darkness of the night & the harms of black magic.
What is the difference between Falak and Falaq?
Ans: Al-Falak means the path of the earth and Al-Falaq means a Cleaver.
What is the fun fact about Surah Falaq?
Ans: Surah Al-Falaq is believed to be Meccan, which means it was revealed while the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) was in Mecca.
What is the hadith on Surah Falaq?
Ans: The Messenger of ALLAH used to seek protection against the evil of Jinn and the Evil eyes till Surah Al-Falaq and Surah An-Nas were revealed.