The four Quls surahs are among the shortest surahs in the entire Quran. These surahs are called 4 Kuls because they start with “Qul”. These 4 Quls Surahs are:
- Surah Ikhlas
- Surah Al-Kafirun
- Surah Nas
- Surah Falaq
These four surahs are between 4-6 verses (ayats) long. Since they are small, they are relatively easy to read and memorize. Here on this knowledge page, you’ll learn the four Qul in Arabic and with English translation and transliteration.
Chapter 109 – Surah Al-Kafiroun (The Unbeliever)
Surah Al Kafiroun is the 109th Surah of the holy Quran. Here’s the Arabic text, transliteration, and translation:
Chapter 112 – Surah Al-Ikhlas ( The Purity)
Surah Ikhlas is the 2nd Qul. It is the 112th Surah of the Quran, and its English meaning is “Purity”. It is shorter than Kafirun, with only four ayats. Here’s the Arabic text, transliteration, and translation:
Chapter 113 – Surah Al-Falaq (Dawn)
The third Qul of the Quran is Surah Falaq consists of a total of 5 ayats. The Arabic Al-Falaq means “dawn” or “day-break”. It is the second last surah of the Quran. This surah is often recited for those looking to seek refuge in Allah, away from Shaitan. Here’s the Arabic text, transliteration, and translation:
Chapter 114 – Surah An-Nas (Mankind)
The fourth and last Qul of the Quran is Surah An-Nas. It is also the last surah (chapter) of the Qur’an. In Arabic, An-Nas means “Mankind”. It consists of 6 ayats which you can read below. Here’s the Arabic text, transliteration, and translation:
Virtues And Benefits According To Hadith
The Four Quls are known as the protecting Surahs. Surah Al-Kafiroun and Al-Ikhlas protect from shirk. Surah Falaq and Nas protect us from Jinn, black magic, and the whispering of the shaitan.
Hadith on Surah Ikhlas and Kafirun:
It was narrated that Ibn ‘Umar said: “I watched the Prophet (PBUH) for a month, and in the two Rak’ah before Fajr he used to recite: “Say: O you disbelievers!” [Al-Kafirun (109)] and “Say: Allah is One.” [Al- Ikhlas (112)] Grade : Hasan (Darussalam) English reference : Vol. 1, Book 5, Hadith 1149
The Prophet (PBUH) said to his companions, “Is it difficult for any of you to recite one-third of the Qur’an in one night?” This suggestion was difficult for them, so they said, “Who among us has the power to do so, O Allah’s Messenger (PBUH)?” Allah Apostle replied: ” Allah (the) One, the Self-Sufficient Master Whom all creatures need.’ (Surat Al-Ikhlas 112.1 – to the End) is equal to one-third of the Qur’an.” (Reference: Sahih Al-Bukhari 5015)
Hadith On Surah Nas and Falaq
Aisha reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace, and blessings be upon him, would get ready for sleep, he would blow into his hands, recite the two chapters of refuge (surah al-falaq and surah an-nas), and he would wipe his hands over his body. Source: Sahih Bukhari 5960 Grade: Sahih (authentic).
Whenever Allah’s Messenger (PBUH) became sick, he would recite Mu’awwidhat (Surat Al-Falaq and Surat An- Nas) and then blow his breath over his body. When he became seriously ill, I used to recite (these two Suras) and rub his hands over his body, hoping for its blessings. Reference: Sahih al-Bukhari 5016 In-book reference: Book 66, Hadith 38
Sources: www.MyIslam.org
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