Surah 114:An-Nas (Mankind) Introduction,Explanation,Commentary

**Name
Although these two Surahs(Nas+Falaq) of the Qur'an are separate entities and are written in the Mushaf also under separate names, yet they are so deeply related mutually and their contents so closely resemble each other's that they have been designated by a common name Mu'awwidhatayn (the two Surahs in which refuge with Allah has been sought). Imam Baihaqi in Dala'il an-Nubuwwat has written that these Surahs were revealed together, that is why the combined name of both is Mu'awwidhatayn.
**Period of Revelation
Hadrat Hasan Basri, 'Ikrimah, 'Ata' and Jabir bin Zaid say that these Surahs are Makki(revealed in Mecca). A tradition from Hadrat 'Abdullah bin 'Abbas also supports the same view. However, according to another tradition from him, it is Madani(revealed in Madinah) and the same view is held also by Hadrat 'Abdullah bin Zubair and Qatadah.
**Theme and Subject-Matter
The conditions under which these two Surahs were sent down in Makkah were as follows. As soon as the Holy Prophet (upon whom be peace) began to preach the message of Islam, it seemed as though he had provoked all classes of the people around him. As his message spread the opposition of the disbelieving Quraish also became more and more intense. As long as they had any hope that they would be able to prevent him from preaching his message by throwing some temptation in his way, or striking some bargain with him, their hostility did not become very active. But when the Holy Prophet disappointed them completely that he would not effect any kind of compromise with them in the matter of faith, and in Surah Al-Kafirun they were plainly told: "I do not worship those who you worship nor are you worshipers of Him Whom I worship. For you is your religion and for me is mine", the hostility touched its extreme limits. More particularly, the families whose members (men or women, boys or girls) had accepted Islam, were burning with rage from within against the Holy Prophet. They were cursing him, holding secret consultations to kill him quietly in the dark of the night so that the Bani Hashim could not discover the murderer and take revenge; magic and charms were being worked on him so as to cause his death, or make him fall ill, or become mad; satans from among the men and the jinn spread on every side so as to whisper one or another evil into the hearts of the people against him and the Qur'an brought by him so that they became suspicious of him and fled him. There were many people who were burning with jealousy against him, for they could not tolerate that a man from another family or clan than their own should flourish and become prominent. For instance, the reason why Abu Jahl was crossing every limit in his hostility to him has been explained by himself: "We and the Bani Abdi Manaf (to which the Holy Prophet belonged) were rivals of each other: they fed others, we too fed others; they provided conveyances to the people, we too did the same; they gave donations, we too gave donations, so much so that when they and we have become equal in honor and nobility, they now proclaim that they have a Prophet who is inspired from the heaven; how can we compete with them in this field? By God, we will never acknowledge him, nor affirm faith in him". (Ibn Hisham, vol. I, pp. 337-338). "We have taken refuge with the Lord of the universe against you." Obviously, such firmness and steadfastness can be shown only by the person who has the conviction that the power of His Lord is the supreme power, that all powers of the world are insignificant against Him, and that no one can harm the one who has taken His refuge. Only such a one can say: "I will not give up preaching the Word of Truth. I care the least for what you may say or do, for I have taken refuge with my Lord and your Lord and Lord of all universe."

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[IbnDarwish]

With the Name of ALLAAH, the All-Merciful, the Most Merciful

[1] SAY: ‘‘I seek refuge with The Lord of people,

[2] “The King of people,

[3] “The God of people

[4] “from the evil of Shaytaan, the frequent whisperer, the recurrent withdrawer,

[5] who whispers in Suhdoor of people,

[6] “from the Djinnah, and the people.”

[The Grand Qur'aan, An-Nass (The People), 114:1-6]

[hsindi]

@IbnDarwish

Thank you very much for taking time to post the translation of this surah. Salaam-u-alikum!

[nino120]

MashAllah!!

[hsindi]

alhamdulillah-all thanks go to Allah(swt). I'm glad you enjoyed it. I invite you to view my other Quran Surah videos, more coming soon. Check out the playlist on my Youtube page.Salaam-u-alikum, thanks for the comment :)

[mohhran]

Great Video Mashaallah

[TheIslamicSurahs]

114:1 Say: I seek refuge with the Lord and Cherisher of Mankind, Qul aAAoothu birabbi alnnasi

114:2 The King (or Ruler) of Mankind, Maliki alnnasi

114:3 The Allah (or Judge) of Mankind,- Ilahi alnnasi

114:4 From the mischief of the Whisperer (of Evil), who withdraws (after his whisper),- Min sharri alwaswasi alkhannasi

114:5 (The same) who whispers into the hearts of Mankind,- Allathee yuwaswisu fee sudoori alnnasi

114:6 Among Jinns and among Men. Mina aljinnati waalnnasi

[FutureMujahideen]

Oh sir but my prophet did just that,

he introduced a cure for everything and that cure was called Islam. How can you say that we are the ONLY species that distinguishes him? Do you know of any other life forms in the universe? If you dont then you cannot say what "they" believe in.

[OtisLord]

I meant political laws, Not scientific laws. And as a species evolving throughout the history of the planet, humans are unable to create scientific laws, because as we all (should) know. There are a specific set of scientific constants in our universe.

[OtisLord]

Well, I didn't really say I knew anything... think about it mathematically, the probability that the controller of the universe would be distinguished by a group of a certain species that lives on a minute spec of the universe (our planet). That just doesn't sound very realistic or very likely. Though go ahead and believe that you are the prophet of our universe, when you can't even cure global hunger or stop people from preforming horrible acts on a daily basis.

[gulsbyjag]

And there was at one time? Wouldn't you think that a 'complete way of life' system like Islam would soon produce a few very good countries that are peaceful and holy and just taking care of everyone, no?

[MuslimView]

OtisLord...

well.. let me know how did you know that? and let me know who controls the universe .. if you believe in natural selections .. then tell me who controls it as well ..

the universe is working in a verry accurate system!

[GlobalDuty]

I think what he means is that there is no true Islamic country standing in the world today.

[Halkipalas]

Wrong... If the Human had been a perfect lawmaker, the world especially the West wouldn't be entangled in criminals, rape, sexual behaviours (gays, paedophiles, incest)...if you think you they rich, at the expense of snatch..however you might find them normal for humanity as a secular Atheist, but Muslims regard differently...how can you defend Conspiracy theories, Bohemian satanic rituals to bring violently different nations under new world order?