Write Suratun-Nas either in Arabic or transliteration, translate and comment on it.

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Suratun-Nas (Chapter 114, "Mankind"), transliteration:

1. Bismillahir-Rahmanir-Rahim
2. Qul a'udhu bi Rabbin-nas
3. Malikin-nas
4. Ilahin-nas
5. Min sharril-waswasil-khannas
6. Alladhi yuwaswisu fi sudurin-nas
7. Minal-jinnati wan-nas

Translation:

1. In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.
2. Say: I seek refuge with the Lord of mankind,
3. The King of mankind,
4. The God of mankind,
5. From the evil of the whisperer who withdraws (after his whisper),
6. Who whispers into the breasts of mankind,
7. From among the jinn and mankind.

Commentary:

• Suratun-Nas is a Makkan chapter of seven verses. Together with Suratul-Falaq it forms al-Mu'awwidhatan, "the two chapters of seeking refuge," recited for protection against evil.
• The surah teaches the believer to seek refuge in Allah alone, described by three of His attributes: He is the Lord (Rabb) who nurtures mankind, their King (Malik) who has full authority over them, and their God (Ilah) who alone deserves worship.
• The evil sought protection from is that of the whisperer (al-waswas al-khannas), chiefly Satan, who casts evil suggestions into the hearts but withdraws and retreats when Allah is remembered.
• The final verse shows that this whispering comes from two kinds of enemies: the jinn (unseen devils) and evil human beings who mislead others.
• Lessons: the surah instructs Muslims to depend on Allah for protection, to remember Him constantly to repel evil thoughts, and to be watchful against temptation whether from hidden or human sources. It is recommended to recite it morning and evening and before sleep.