Surah 114
الناس
An-Nas
Mankind
Surah 114 · Meccan · 6 Ayahs
Surah An-Nas (Mankind) is chapter 114 of the Quran. It has 6 ayahs, was revealed in Mecca, and begins in juz 30.
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Which was revealed in Makkah These are three attributes from the attributes of the Lord, the Mighty and Majestic. They are lordship, sovereignty and divinity.
Classical references: Ibn Kathir (Abridged).
Source: Ibn Kathir (Abridged) (114:1).
Last reviewed: 2026-04-10.
This is a short orientation note and does not replace full tafsir.
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Say, "I seek refuge in the Lord of mankind,
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The Sovereign of mankind,
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The God of mankind,
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From the evil of the retreating whisperer1 -
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Who whispers [evil] into the breasts of mankind -
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From among the jinn and mankind".1