Surah An-Nas is the 114th and final chapter of the Quran with 6 verses. It is the second of the "Mu'awwidhat" (protective surahs) and seeks refuge in Allah — the Lord, King, and God of mankind — from the evil of the whisperer (waswas) who whispers evil into the hearts of both humans and jinn. Together with Surah Al-Falaq, it forms the most powerful shield of spiritual protection in Islamic practice.
Virtues & Hadith
"Recite Al-Mu'awwidhat (Al-Falaq and An-Nas) after every prayer. No one seeking protection can use anything like them."
— Abu Dawood 1463
"The Prophet ﷺ recited Al-Falaq and An-Nas over himself when he was ill, blowing into his hands and wiping his body."
Surah An-Nas seeks protection from the "waswas" — the whisperer (Shaytan and evil jinn) who whispers evil, doubt, and sinful thoughts into the hearts of humans and jinn.
What does An-Nas mean?
"An-Nas" means "Mankind" or "People." The surah addresses Allah as the Lord of mankind, the King of mankind, and the God of mankind.
Should Surah An-Nas be read with Al-Falaq?
Yes. Al-Falaq and An-Nas are the Mu'awwidhat and are almost always recited together — Al-Falaq protecting from external evil and An-Nas protecting from internal whisperings.
Is Surah An-Nas the last surah in the Quran?
Yes. Surah An-Nas is the 114th and final chapter of the Quran — a fitting end, being a prayer for divine protection.