Surah Al-Falaq الفَلَق

About Surah Al-Falaq

What is Surah Al-Falaq about?

Surah Al-Falaq is a Meccan chapter of 5 ayahs seeking refuge with the Lord of daybreak from the evil He created, the darkness when it settles, those who blow on knots, and the envier when he envies. It is paired with An-Nas for protection in daily practice.

Why is Surah Al-Falaq recited before sleep?

Surah Al-Falaq is recited before sleep as part of a practice reported in Sahih al-Bukhari (5017): Aisha described the Prophet cupping his hands, reciting Al-Ikhlas, Al-Falaq, and An-Nas, blowing lightly into his hands, and wiping what he could of his body, repeating this three times each night. The two refuge surahs are commonly recited together in this nightly routine.

How long does Surah Al-Falaq take to recite?

Recordings of Surah Al-Falaq on JUZZ run from about 0.2 minutes with Saood Ash-Shuraym to about 0.9 minutes with Al-Husary, Mujawwad, based on 47 timed recordings in the catalogue. With 5 ayahs, murattal styles sit at the shorter end and mujawwad or teaching recitations run slower; the player speed setting changes the time too.

How many verses (ayahs) are in Surah Al-Falaq?

Surah Al-Falaq has 5 ayahs.

Is Surah Al-Falaq Meccan or Medinan?

Surah Al-Falaq is a Meccan surah.

Which juz is Surah Al-Falaq in?

Surah Al-Falaq lies entirely within Juz 30.