Surah Al-Falaq - The Dawn
(Revealed at Mecca)
5 Verses in 1 Section
Sections of Surah Al-Falaq
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Seeking protection of God.
Al-Falaq - Seeking Protection Of God
To seek protection of God against the mischief of every kind and envy.
بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَٰنِ الرَّحِيمِ
“In the name of God the Beneficent the Merciful”
قُلْ أَعُوذُ بِرَبِّ الْفَلَقِ
“Say: ‘‘I seek refuge in the Lord of the Dawn1“ (113:1)
مِنْ شَرِّ مَا خَلَقَ
“From the evil of what He hath created” (113:2)
وَمِنْ شَرِّ غَاسِقٍ إِذَا وَقَبَ
“From the evil of the dark night when it overtaketh” (113:3)
وَمِنْ شَرِّ النَّفَّاثَاتِ فِي الْعُقَدِ
“And from the evil of blowing on knots (of the malignant witchcraft)” (113:4)
وَمِنْ شَرِّ حَاسِدٍ إِذَا حَسَدَ
“And from the evil of the envious when he envieth!” (113:5)
Commentary
Verse 1
‘Falaq’ i.e., cleaving, here means cleaving of the darkness, i.e., dawn - it may mean destroyer of the evil effects of black art, i.e., the darkness or the calamitous effect of witchcraft. This Surah was revealed to undo any evil effects of any witchcraft or sorcery.
The Tradition, the Holy Prophet being enchanted by the sorcerers in such a manner that he was himself unconscious what he was actually doing - reduces the Last Prophet of God to such a state that the Rod of Moses would be superior to him to undo the sorcery.
These sorts of Traditions undoubtedly have been fabricated by the mischievous elements who wanted to reduce the sublime position of the Holy Prophet to their own level of character and belief. Of course, there are traditions about the utility of the recitation of this and the previous, and the next suras in dispelling the possible effect of any witchcraft. (A.P.).
Verse 2
Creation of all kinds - visible to the human eye and also invisible - creatures on earth below it or above it - known to man or unknown to him - physical or spiritual - even the psychological disturbances.
Verse 3
‘Ghasiq’ or intense darkness - The miserable difficulties and calamities which can also be compared to darkness against the jovial case in prosperity which can be compared to light (Difficulties include physical, mental and spiritual).
Verse 4
Those who practise magical arts of blowing on knots-the favourite witchcraft generally practised by perverted woman which creates psychological disturbances.
Verse 5
The evil of envy which affects the prosperity of the envied one. The matter of this Surah suggests that man in difficulties, physical or spiritual, should seek refuge in the Omnipotent Lord Who alone and of none else can give him the relief needed.
