114. An-Nas
114.1 It was narrated that Uqbah bin Amr (رضي الله عنه) said
I followed the Messenger of Allah (صلى الله عليه وعلى آله وسلم) when he was riding, and I placed my hand on his foot and said : O Messenger of Allah, teach me Surah Hud and Surah Yusuf. He said: You will never recite anything greater before Allah than:
قل اعوذ برب الفلق
Say: I seek refuge with (Allah), the Lord of the daybreak
And
قل اعوذ برب الناس
Say: I seek refuge with (Allah) the Lord of mankind
114.2 Narrated `Aisha (رضي الله عنها)
Whenever Allah’s Messenger (صلى الله عليه وعلى آله وسلم) went to bed, he used to blow on his hands while reciting the Mu’auwidhat ( i.e. Suratal-Falaq 113 and Surat-an-Nas 114) and then pass his hands over his body.
114.3 Narrated ‘Uqbah bin ‘Amir Al-Juhani (رضي الله عنه)
That the Prophet (صلى الله عليه وعلى آله وسلم) said: “Some Ayat have been revealed to me the likes of which have not been seen: Qul A’udhu Birabbin-Nas until the end of the Surah and Qul A’udhu Birabbil-Falaq until the end of the Surah.”
Jami` at-Tirmidhi Vol. 5, Book 42, Hadith 2902
114.4 ‘Abdullah bin Khubaib (رضي الله عنه) reported
The Messenger of Allah (صلى الله عليه وعلى آله وسلم) said to me, “Recite Surat Al-Ikhlas and Al- Mu’awwidhatain (Surat Al-Falaq and Surat An-Nas) three times at dawn and dusk. It will suffice you in all respects.”
Riyad as-Salihin Book 16, Hadith 49
114.5 Narrated `Aisha (رضي الله عنها)
Whenever Allah’s Messenger (صلى الله عليه وعلى آله وسلم) became sick, he would recite Mu’awwidhat (Surat Al-Falaq and Surat An-Nas) and then blow his breath over his body. When he became seriously ill, I used to recite (these two Surahs) and rub his hands over his body hoping for its blessings.
114.6 Narrated ‘Aisha (رضي الله عنها)
Whenever the Prophet (صلى الله عليه وعلى آله وسلم) went to bed every night, he used to cup his hands together and blow over it after reciting Surat Al-Ikhlas, Surat Al-Falaq and Surat An-Nas, and then rub his hands over whatever parts of his body he was able to rub, starting with his head, face and front of his body. He used to do that three times.
114.7 Abu Sa’id Al-Khudri (رضي الله عنه) reported
The Messenger of Allah (صلى الله عليه وعلى آله وسلم) used to seek protection against the evil of jinn and the evil eyes till Surat Al-Falaq and Surat An-Nas were revealed. After they were revealed, he took to them for seeking Allah’s protection and left everything besides them.
Riyad as-Salihin Book 9, Hadith 25
It was narrated that ‘Aishah (رضي الله عنها) said“When the Messenger of Allah (صلى الله عليه وعلى آله وسلم) came to a sick person, he would make supplication for him, and would say:
(Take away the pain, O Lord of mankind, and grant healing, for You are the Healer, and there is no healing but Your healing that leaves no trace of sickness).’” Sunan Ibn Majah Vol. 4, Book 31, Hadith 3520 It was narrated that ‘Aishah (رضي الله عنها) said “The Prophet (ﷺ) used to seek refuge using the following words:
(Take away the affliction, O Lord of mankind, and grant healing, for You are the Healer and there is no healing that leaves no sickness).’ When the Prophet (صلى الله عليه وعلى آله وسلم) fell sick with the sickness that would be his last, I took his hand and wiped it over his body and recited these words. He withdrew his hand from mine and said:
‘O Allah, forgive me and let me meet the exalted companions (i.e., those who occupy high positions in Paradise).’ Those were the last words of his that I heard.” Sunan Ibn Majah Vol. 1, Book 6, Hadith 1619 It was narrated that Zainab (رضي الله عنها) said “There was an old woman who used to enter upon us and perform Ruqyah from erysipelas (a contagious disease which causes fever and leaves a red coloration of the skin). We had a bed with long legs, and when ‘Abdullah entered he would clear his throat and make noise. He entered one day and when she heard his voice she veiled herself from him. He came and sat beside me, and touched me, and he found a sting. He said: ‘What is this?’ I said: ‘An amulet against erysipelas.’ He pulled it, broke it and threw it away, and said: ‘The family of ‘Abdullah has no need of polytheism.’ I heard the Messenger of Allah (صلى الله عليه وعلى آله وسلم) say: “Ruqyah (i.e., which consist of the names of idols and devils etc.), amulets and Tiwalah (charms) are polytheism.’” “I said: ‘I went out one day and so-and-so looked at me, and my eye began to water on the side nearest him. When I recited Ruqyah for it, it stopped, but if I did not recite Ruqyah it watered again.’ He said: ‘That is Satan, if you obey him he leaves you alone but if you disobey him he pokes you with his finger in your eye. But if you do what the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) used to do, that will be better for you and more effective in healing. Sprinkle water in your eye and say:
(Take away the pain, O Lord of mankind, and grant healing, for You are the Healer, and there is no healing but Your healing that leaves no trace of sickness).’” |
114.8 It was narrated that ‘Abdul-‘Aziz bin Juraij (رضي الله عنه) said
“We asked ‘Aishah what the Messenger of Allah (صلى الله عليه وعلى آله وسلم) used to recite in Witr. She said: ‘He used to recite: “Glorify the Name of your Lord the Most High,” [Al-A’la (87)] in the first Rak’ah, ‘Say: “O disbelievers!’” [Al- Kafirun (109)] in the second Rak’ah, and ‘Say: Allah is One’ in the third and the Mu’awwidhatain (Chapters 113, 114).’”
Sunan Ibn Majah Vol. 1, Book 5, Hadith 1173
114.9 Narrated ‘Uqbah bin ‘Amir (رضي الله عنه)
“The Messenger of Allah (صلى الله عليه وعلى آله وسلم) ordered me to recite Al-Mu’awwidhatain at the end of every Salat.”
Jami` at-Tirmidhi Vol. 5, Book 42, Hadith 2903
114.10 It was narrated from ‘Uqbah bin ‘Amir (رضي الله عنه) that
He asked the Messenger of Allah (صلى الله عليه وعلى آله وسلم) about Al-Mu’awwidhatain. ‘Uqbah said: “The Messenger of Allah (صلى الله عليه وعلى آله وسلم) recited them when he led us in Salah Al-Ghadah (As-Subh).”
114.11 It was narrated from ‘Aishah (رضي الله عنها) that
Whenever the Prophet (صلى الله عليه وعلى آله وسلم) went to bed, he would blow into his hands, recite Al-Mu’awwidhatain, then wipe his hands over his body.
114.12 Imam Ja’far as-Sadiq (عليه السلام) has said that
Whoever recites Surah An-Naas in his house every night, will be kept safe from Jinnaat and the evil designs of Shaitan.
(Fawaid-e-Quran)
114.13 Imam al-Baqir (عليه السلام) said:
One who recites in the Witr salah Surah Falaq and Surah Naas with Surah Tawhid (Ikhlas), it is said to him: O Servant of Allah! Congratulations! Allah has accepted your midnight prayer.
114.14 Ahadith from the Ahlulbayt school of thought
(i) It is narrated from the Prophet (صلى الله عليه وعلى آله وسلم) that whoever recites the two surahs of al-Nas and al-Falaq is like someone who has recited all the books of divine prophets (عليهم السلام). (Majma al-Bayan 10/491)
(ii) It is reported that the Prophet (صلى الله عليه وعلى آله وسلم) mentioned the two surahs of al-Falaq and al-Nas are the most beloved surahs before God. (Bihar al-anwar 92/368)
(iii) It is reported that the Prophet (صلى الله عليه وعلى آله وسلم) recited the two surahs of al-Falaq and al-Nas to secure Imam al-Hasan and Imam al-Husayn (عليهم السلام) from any evil things. (Danishnama-e-Quran 2/1271)
(iii) It is also reported from the Prophet (صلى الله عليه وعلى آله وسلم) that whoever recites the Surahs al-Ikhlas, al-Nas and al-Falaq ten times every night, it is as if he has recited the whole Qur’an and will be free of his sins like the day he is born of his mother and if he dies on that day or night, he dies a martyr. (Al-Balad al-amin p33)
(WikiShia)
114.15 Maulana Ashraf Ali Thanvi (رحمه الله) writes
If the last two Surah of the Holy Quraan, viz Suratul-Falaq and Suratul-Naas are recited for protection against sickness, sorcery (jadu), evil-eye (nazar) etc. one should find it very beneficial. A Taweez of these two Surahs in just as beneficial. Reciting them and blowing on someone is also very effective. If anyone recites them before going to his bed, he will afford security and protection against all calamities.
Reciting the two above mentioned Surahs and blowing on children is very effective in safeguarding them against all sicknesses -including epilepsy.
114.16 Allama Alam Faqri (رحمه الله) writes
(i) To rid from evil people recite Surah An-Naas frequently on water and sprinkle it on the walls (only) of your home and workplace. By the grace of the Almighty, your fear will be instilled into the hearts of such beings.
(ii) To clear home/workplace from evil spirits recite Surah An-Naas 100 times daily for 40 days.
(iii) For peaceful sleep and to protect oneself from nightmares and ghosts, recite Surah An-Naas 17 times before going to bed.
(iv) To save oneself from the tyranny of a ruler/chief, recite Surah An-Naas frequently after Isha for a few days.
(v) To increase good deeds for the hereafter and khatma bil khair (die upon iman), recite Surah An-Naas 3 times before sleep daily.
(vi) To resolve a difficult matter, recite Surah An-Naas after the Friday prayer 700 times in congregation with your family members for 7 successive Fridays.
(vii) For safety in travel recite Surah An-Naas 11 times and blow on yourself.
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