Al-Falaq 113:4–5
Sorcery and envy
وَمِن شَرِّ ٱلنَّفَّٰثَٰتِ فِى ٱلْعُقَدِ ٤ وَمِن شَرِّ حَاسِدٍ إِذَا حَسَدَ ٥
The meaning, simply
And from the harm of those who blow on knots to work sorcery, and from the harm of the envier who hates to see a blessing with someone else and wishes it gone.
Meaning from Tafsir Al-Muyassar, simplified for children. Reviewed by Sherif Alkady, 16 October 2026.
Words to understand
- ٱلنَّفَّٰثَٰتِ
- those who blow
- ٱلْعُقَدِ
- on knots
- حَاسِدٍ
- an envier
Think with me
When you see something lovely that your friend has, what do you say instead of envying?