Revealed in Makkah, Surah An-Nas (Mankind) is the final chapter of the Quran and the second of the chapters of protection. It commands humanity to seek refuge with the Lord, King, and God of mankind from the whispering evil of the retreating whisperer (Satan or negative thoughts) who whispers doubts and evil suggestions into the breasts of mankind, whether from among the jinn or humans.
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Qul aAAoothu birabbi alnnasi
Translation
Say, “I seek refuge in the Lord of mankind
Invokes God's supreme guardianship over all humanity.
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Maliki alnnasi
Translation
The King of mankind
Acknowledges God's absolute sovereignty and moral jurisdiction over all rulers and societies.
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Ilahi alnnasi
Translation
The God of mankind
Directs worship and ultimate reliance purely to the One True God of humanity.
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Min sharri alwaswasi alkhannasi
Translation
From the evil of the sneaky whisperer
Seeks defense against the whisperer (Satan) who injects doubts and temptations, but retreats whenever God is remembered.
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Allathee yuwaswisu fee sudoori alnnasi
Translation
Who whispers into the hearts of people
Explains that Satan targets human hearts with whispers of doubt, temptation, and fear.
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Mina aljinnati wa alnnasm
Translation
From among jinn and among people.”
Explains that evil whispers and negative influences come from both devils among the jinn and deceitful people.