Surah 114
الناس
An-Nas
Mankind
Surah
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.
١
Say, "I seek refuge in the Lord of mankind,
٢
The Sovereign of mankind,
٣
The God of mankind,
٤
From the evil of the retreating whisperer1 -
٥
Who whispers [evil] into the breasts of mankind -
٦
From among the jinn and mankind".1