An-Nas 114:1–3
Lord of mankind
بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمَٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ
قُلْ أَعُوذُ بِرَبِّ ٱلنَّاسِ ١ مَلِكِ ٱلنَّاسِ ٢ إِلَٰهِ ٱلنَّاسِ ٣
The meaning, simply
Say: I seek shelter with the Lord of mankind who guards them, the King of mankind who owns all their affairs, the God of mankind, the only one worthy of worship.
Meaning from Tafsir Al-Muyassar, simplified for children. Reviewed by Sherif Alkady, 17 October 2026.
Words to understand
- أَعُوذُ
- I seek refuge
- مَلِكِ
- the King
- إِلَٰهِ
- the God
Think with me
Who do you run to when you are afraid? Why is Allah alone the one who protects?