Surah 114 (Surah Naas)

Question 1

What is the main theme?

Answer 1

• Surah Naas highlights God’s relationship with the created world by describing three of His attributes: He is the Master (Rabb) who provides sustenance, the King (Malik) who has supreme authority, and the True God (Ilah) worthy of all worship.
• God instructs us to seek His protection from all evils, whether from invisible beings (jinn) or humans. Since He is the most powerful, only He can provide true help.
• As the Creator of everything, He controls even mischief-makers. The Surah warns against Satan’s secret whispers, who plants evil thoughts in human hearts before disappearing.
• “If a suggestion from Satan assails your mind, seek refuge with Allah.”

Question 2

What’s the importance of this surah?

Answer 2

• God is the King so it is Him who people should seek refuge with and should not look to others for refuge as it leads to Shirk.
• Through these verses, Muslims learn about the evils/mischief they must be wary of, such as invisible beings (jinn), humans, or internal whisperings such as jealousy.
• This means they should be aware of what is happening to them to recognize the signs of mischief. Praying and doing good deeds strengthens reliance on God.
• Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) used these 2 Surahs (Falaq and Naas) as a means of shielding from Jinns and to ward off the attacks and effects of evil eye or black magic. Hence, a Muslim should get into the habit of reciting this chapter every day.
• It creates trust in God’s control, authority, and protection as well as awe for God’s immense powers. Reciting this sura, along with the others (quls) is a source of protection.