Surah An-Nas النَّاس

About Surah An-Nas

What is Surah An-Nas about?

Surah An-Nas is a Meccan chapter of 6 ayahs and the final surah of the Quran. It seeks refuge with the Lord, King, and God of humanity from the whisperer who withdraws, who whispers into the chests of people, whether from jinn or mankind.

Why is Surah An-Nas recited before sleep?

Surah An-Nas 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. As the final surah, it closes the Quran and this protection routine.

How long does Surah An-Nas take to recite?

Recordings of Surah An-Nas on JUZZ run from about 0.3 minutes with Ahmed Al-Ajamy to about 1.2 minutes with Al-Husary, Mujawwad, based on 48 timed recordings in the catalogue. With 6 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 An-Nas?

Surah An-Nas has 6 ayahs.

Is Surah An-Nas Meccan or Medinan?

Surah An-Nas is a Meccan surah.

Which juz is Surah An-Nas in?

Surah An-Nas lies entirely within Juz 30.