Al-Jinn 72:6–7
The true refuge
وَأَنَّهُۥ كَانَ رِجَالٌۭ مِّنَ ٱلْإِنسِ يَعُوذُونَ بِرِجَالٍۢ مِّنَ ٱلْجِنِّ فَزَادُوهُمْ رَهَقًۭا ٦ وَأَنَّهُمْ ظَنُّوا۟ كَمَا ظَنَنتُمْ أَن لَّن يَبْعَثَ ٱللَّهُ أَحَدًۭا ٧
The meaning, simply
Some men among humans used to seek protection from men among the jinn, and they only made them more afraid. And the disbelievers thought, as you thought, that Allah would never raise anyone. Seeking protection from other than Allah is shirk.
Meaning from Tafsir Al-Muyassar, simplified for children. Reviewed by Sherif Alkady, 17 October 2026.
Words to understand
- يَعُوذُونَ
- sought protection
- رَهَقًۭا
- fear
Think with me
When you are afraid, whose protection do you seek? Say: A'udhu billah.