مِن شَرِّ مَا خَلَقَ 2
Translations
From the evil of that which He created
Transliteration
Min sharri ma khalaq
Tafsir (Explanation)
This ayah calls upon Allah for protection from the evil of all creation. Classical scholars like Ibn Kathir and Al-Tabari interpret this to mean seeking refuge from the harm that may come from any created being—whether human, jinn, animal, or natural calamity—emphasizing that all evil ultimately originates from creation, not from Allah's essence. The phrase encompasses both intentional harm and unintended dangers, demonstrating the comprehensive nature of seeking Allah's protection.
Revelation Context
Surah Al-Falaq is a Meccan surah revealed in the early Islamic period as a supplication for divine protection. This ayah follows the invocation of seeking refuge in the Lord of the daybreak, and contextually addresses the universal human need for safeguarding against worldly harms and malevolent forces that threaten believers' spiritual and physical wellbeing.
Related Hadiths
The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) taught the recitation of Surah Al-Falaq and Al-Nas as protective supplications. Sahih Muslim records that the Prophet commanded believers to recite these two surahs as part of evening and morning dhikr (remembrance), highlighting their protective virtue against all forms of evil.
Themes
Key Lesson
This ayah teaches believers that true security comes only through conscious reliance on Allah and seeking His protection from all potential harms. It reminds us that acknowledging our vulnerability to creation's dangers strengthens our dependence on the Creator, fostering spiritual humility and unwavering trust in divine guardianship.