A Simple Guide to ISLAM
The Qur’an
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Al-Falaq (Daybreak) 113
Say: ‘I seek refuge in the Lord of Daybreak from the
mischief of His creation; from the mischief of the night
when she spreads her darkness; from the mischief of
conjuring witches; from the mischief of the envier, when
he envies.
This chapter was revealed at Makkah and contains five verses. It is
a prayer for protection. The title of the chapter is derived from
verse No. 1, which asks people to seek refuge, in ‘the Lord of the
Dawn or Daybreak’ from every kind of ill arising from outer nature
and from the envy and the dark and evil plottings of others.
Since the present world is a place of test and trial, both good and
evil will always exist here. The forces of good may be compared to
light and those of evil to darkness. The only way, therefore, not to
be affected by evils such as envy, magic and sorcery, is by seeking
refuge with Almighty Allah. God is the source of all true light, and
if we seek Him, we shall be free from all ignorance, superstition,
fear, and all kinds of evil. He also has the power to save us from
the darkness of evil. Hence the chapter counsels us to have no
fear, and after taking the necessary precautions, to put our trust in
Allah.
Al-Nas (Men) 114
Say: ‘I seek refuge in the Lord of men, the King of men,
the God of men, from the mischief of the slinking
prompter who whispers in the hearts of men; both jinn
and men.’
