In the Qur’an there are four surahs called Quls, because this surah begins with the sentence quls. What are the 4 surahs of Quls? Below we mention one by one complete with meaning and transliteration.
The four suras that start with Quls are:
- Surah Ikhlas
- Surah Al-Kafirun
- Surah Nas
- Surah Falaq
These four surahs are short chapters and are in the 30th juz of the Quran. Because it is short, it is easy to memorize and it has enormous benefits and virtues in the sight of Allah. Here we mention 4 quls complete with Arabic, translation and literacy.
After mentioning the surah quls one by one, we will also mention the virtues and benefits.
The Four Quls in Quran
1. First Qul of Quran is Surah Al Kafirun
Surah Kafirun is a surah which is located at number 109 in the Koran and consists of 6 verses. Here we see the Arabic text, its transliteration and translation.
Surah Kafiruun in Arabic, Transliteration and Translation
بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَٰنِ الرَّحِيمِ
Bismillaahir Rahmaanir Raheem
In the name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful.
1. قُلْ يَا أَيُّهَا الْكَافِرُونَ
1. Qul yaaa-ayyuhal kaafiroon
1. Say: O ye that reject Faith!
2. لَا أَعْبُدُ مَا تَعْبُدُونَ
2. Laaa a’budu maa t’abuduun
2. I worship not that which ye worship,
3. وَلَا أَنْتُمْ عَابِدُونَ مَا أَعْبُدُ
3. Wa laaa antum ‘aabiduuna maaa a’bud
3. Nor will ye worship that which I worship.
4. وَلَا أَنَا عَابِدٌ مَا عَبَدْتُمْ
4. Wa laaa ana ‘abidum maa ‘abattum
4. And I will not worship that which ye have been wont to worship,
5. وَلَا أَنْتُمْ عَابِدُونَ مَا أَعْبُدُ
5. Wa laaa antum ‘aabidoona maaa a’bud
5. Nor will ye worship that which I worship.
6. لَكُمْ دِينُكُمْ وَلِيَ دِينِ
6. Lakum deenukum wa liya deen.
6. To you be your Way and to me mine.
2. The Second Qul – Surah Ikhlas
The surah that starts with the next quls is surah al-Ikhlas, al-Ikhlas is the 112th surah in the Qur’an. Al-Ikhlas means “Fidelity” or “Sincerity”. This Surah only has 4 verses, which is shorter than Surah Kafirun. So, easy to memorize, make sure you memorize it well.
Surah al-Ikhlas in Arabic, Transliteration and Translation
بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَٰنِ الرَّحِيمِ
Bismillaahir Rahmaanir Raheem
In the name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful.
1. قُلْ هُوَ اللَّهُ أَحَدٌ
1. Qul huwal laahu ahad
1. Say: He is Allah, the One and Only;
2. اللَّهُ الصَّمَدُ
2. Allah hus-samad
2. Allah, the Eternal, Absolute;
3. لَمْ يَلِدْ وَلَمْ يُولَدْ
3. Lam yalid wa lam yoolad
3. He begetteth not, nor is He begotten;
4. وَلَمْ يَكُنْ لَهُ كُفُوًا أَحَدٌ
4.Wa lam yakul-lahoo kufuwan ahad
4. And there is none like unto Him.
3. The 3 Quls in Quran is Surah Al Falaq
The third surah quls in the al-Quran is the surah Falaq, this is the second last surah in the al-quran or before the surah An-Nas. One of the benefits and virtues of reciting Surah al-Falaq is to get Allah’s protection from Shaitan. Surah al-Falaq consists of 5 verses. Also includes a short surah but has a great virtue in the sight of Allah.
Surah al-Falaq in Arabic, Transliteration and Translation
بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَٰنِ الرَّحِيمِ
Bismillaahir Rahmaanir Raheem
In the name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful
1. قُلْ أَعُوذُ بِرَبِّ الْفَلَقِ
1. Qul a’oozu bi rabbil-falaq
1. Say: I seek refuge with the Lord of the Dawn
2. مِنْ شَرِّ مَا خَلَقَ
2. Min sharri maa khalaq
2. From the mischief of created things;
3. وَمِنْ شَرِّ غَاسِقٍ إِذَا وَقَبَ
3. Wa min sharri ghaasiqin izaa waqab
3. From the mischief of Darkness as it overspreads;
4. وَمِنْ شَرِّ النَّفَّاثَاتِ فِي الْعُقَدِ
4. Wa min sharrin-naffaa-saati fil ‘uqad
4. From the mischief of those who practice secret arts;
5. وَمِنْ شَرِّ حَاسِدٍ إِذَا حَسَدَ
5. Wa min sharri haasidin izaa hasad
5. And from the mischief of the envious one as he practices envy
4. The 4th Qul in Quran is Surah An Nas
There is one more Surah Quls in the Quran, of which four are Surah An-Nas. This Surah is also a short Surah but is full of benefits and virtues. Surah an-Nas is a surah that begins with the sentence “qul” as some previous suras. This is the last surah in the Quran. Short, easy to memorize and has a lot of grandeur!
This surah contains protection from the shaitan from the men group or jinn.
Surah an-Nas in Arabic, Transliteration and Translation
بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَٰنِ الرَّحِيمِ
Bismillaahir Rahmaanir Raheem
In the name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful
قُلْ أَعُوذُ بِرَبِّ ٱلنَّاسِ
1. Qul a’oozu birabbin naas
1.Say: I seek refuge with the Lord and Cherisher of Mankind,
مَلِكِ ٱلنَّاسِ
2. Malikin naas
2.The King (or Ruler) of Mankind,
إِلَٰهِ ٱلنَّاسِ
3. Ilaahin naas
3.The god (or judge) of Mankind,-
مِن شَرِّ ٱلْوَسْوَاسِ ٱلْخَنَّاسِ
4. Min sharril waswaasil khannaas
4. From the mischief of the Whisperer (of Evil), who withdraws (after his whisper)
ٱلَّذِى يُوَسْوِسُ فِى صُدُورِ ٱلنَّاسِ
5. Allazee yuwaswisu fee sudoorin naas
5. (The same) who whispers into the hearts of Mankind,-
مِنَ ٱلْجِنَّةِ وَٱلنَّاسِ
6. Minal jinnati wannaas
6. Among Jinns and among men.
The Benefits of Four Quls in Quran According to Hadith
4 Quls is an important and famous surah as a surah to ask for protection from Allah the Almighty. Two suras: Kafiruun and al-Ikhas are protection from shirk.
While two more surahs, namely: al-Falaq and an-Nas are protection from the jinn, black magic, and the whispers of the shaitan.
Also see: The Last 2 Ayat of Surah Baqarah
Hadith on Surah Ikhlas and Kafirun
It is narrated in a hadith where 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 (ﷺ) said to his companions (shahabah), “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 (ﷺ)?” 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).
Also see: Surah Fajr: Arabic, Meaning in English and Transliteration
Hadith On Surah Nas and Falaq
As narrated by Sayyidah Aisha, she said: The Messenger of Allah, PBUH, would get ready for sleep, he would blow into his hands, recite the two chapters of refuge (sura 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 this Mu’awwidhatain (two surahs of protection) (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 Surahs) and rub his hands over his body hoping for its blessings. Reference: Sahih al-Bukhari 5016 In-book reference: Book 66, Hadith 38.
