Surah Al-Falaq · Verse 3
Arabic Text
وَمِن شَرِّ غَاسِقٍ إِذَا وَقَبَ
3
Mahmoud Khalil Al-Husary
English Translation
And from the evil of darkness when it settles
— Noor International Center
Transliteration
Wa min sharri ghasiqin idha waqab
Context in This Surah
Darkness and hidden harmful practice — verses 3-4
The verses name feared harms without instructing readers to investigate private suspects. Their devotional direction is toward refuge, restraint, and trust rather than accusation. The surrounding verses define both its immediate purpose and the limits that prevent a careless or overbroad modern application.
Interpretation Notes
- The surah does not authorize accusations of envy, magic, or hidden harm against named individuals.
- Recitation should not replace appropriate medical, mental-health, legal, or safety assistance.
- The cited prophetic practices do not guarantee that illness or danger will end in a specified manner or time.
Recitation: Mahmoud Khalil Al-Husary
Arabic text: Tanzil Project · English translation: QuranEnc (Noor International Center, v1.1.2) · sources and licensing information