What it is and when you say it
Al-Falaq, "The Daybreak", is surah 113. With An-Nas it is one of the two surahs of seeking refuge (al-mu'awwidhatayn): you ask Allah to protect you from harm you can see and harm you cannot.
You can recite it after Al-Fatiha in prayer. The Prophet (peace be upon him) also recited it with Al-Ikhlas and An-Nas before sleeping and after each prayer.
Read the full guide: Which short surahs can I recite in prayer?
How to learn it by heart
- Read the whole text once with its meaning, so you know what you are saying.
- Learn one line at a time. Say it out loud until it flows, then add the next line.
- Hide the words little by little: first letters, then nothing. Tap a line when you need a look.
- Use it in your prayers right away. Repeating it five times a day is what makes it stay.
Common questions
When do people recite Al-Falaq?
In prayer like any surah, after each obligatory prayer, three times in the morning and evening with Al-Ikhlas and An-Nas, and before sleeping.
What are "those who blow on knots"?
It refers to people who practise witchcraft. The surah asks Allah to protect you from their harm.
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