About Surah An-Naas
The Arabic name of Surah An-Naas is الناس, also written An-Nas. An-Nas means “Mankind”. It is the final surah of the Quran and, with Al-Falaq, one of Al-Mu’awwidhatayn, the two surahs of seeking refuge. Scholars differ on whether it is Makki or Madani; quran.com lists it as Makki. In the revelation-order list used by quran.com, it is number 21 of 114. It closes the Quran, coming right after Surah Al-Falaq.
Main Themes of Surah An-Naas
The surah teaches the believer to seek refuge in Allah from the inner harm of evil whispering.
- Seeking refuge in Allah as the Lord of mankind, the King of mankind and the God of mankind.
- Protection from the whisperer who withdraws and whispers into people’s hearts.
- Such whisperers may be from among the jinn or from among people.
- Revealed in Makkah at a time of severe hostility, it teaches believers to turn to Allah alone for protection.
- Together with Al-Falaq, it brings the Quran to a close with a plea for Allah’s protection, just as Al-Fatihah opens it with a plea for guidance.
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