Al-Falaq 113:3
When darkness settles
وَمِن شَرِّ غَاسِقٍ إِذَا وَقَبَ ٣
The meaning, simply
And from the harm of the deep darkness of night when it comes in and spreads, and whatever harmful things move in it.
Meaning from Tafsir Al-Muyassar, simplified for children. Reviewed by Sherif Alkady, 16 October 2026.
Words to understand
- غَاسِقٍ
- the darkness
- وَقَبَ
- settles
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Why do we recite the two surahs of protection before sleeping?