120. 3 Qul for Protection (Surah Ikhlas, Surah Falaq, Surah Nas)
Sura Ikhlas three times:
3 Qul for Protection in Arabic
بِسْمِ اللَّـهِ الرَّحْمَـٰنِ الرَّحِيمِ قُلْ هُوَ اللَّـهُ أَحَدٌ ﴿١﴾ اللَّـهُ الصَّمَدُ ﴿٢﴾ لَمْ يَلِدْ وَلَمْ يُولَدْ ﴿٣﴾ وَلَمْ يَكُن لَّهُ كُفُوًا أَحَدٌ ﴿٤﴾
3 Qul for Protection English Transliteration
Bismillaahir-Rahmaanir-Raheem (1) Qul HuwAllahu 'Ahad. (2) Allahus-Samad. (3) Lam yalid wa lam yoolad. (4) Wa lam yakun lahu kufuwan 'ahad
3 Qul for Protection English Translation
(1) Say, "He is Allah, [who is] One, (2) Allah, the Eternal Refuge. (3) He neither begets nor is born, (4) Nor is there to Him any equivalent." (Sura Ikhlas 112: 1-4)
Sura Falaq three times:
بِسْمِ اللَّـهِ الرَّحْمَـٰنِ الرَّحِيمِ قُلْ أَعُوْذُ بِرَبِّ الْفَلَقِ ﴿١﴾ مِن شَرِّ مَا خَلَقَ ﴿٢﴾ وَمِن شَرِّ غَاسِقٍ إِذَا وَقَبَ ﴿٣﴾ وَمِن شَرِّ النَّفَّاثَاتِ فِي الْعُقَدِ ﴿٤﴾ وَمِن شَرِّ حَاسِدٍ إِذَا حَسَدَ ﴿٥﴾
Bismillaahir-Rahmaanir-Raheem (1) Qul 'a'oodhu birabbil-falaq. (2) Min sharri maa khalaq. (3) Wa min sharri ghaasiqin 'idhaa waqab. (4) Wa min sharrin-naffaa thaati fil-'uqad. (5) Wa min sharri haasidin 'idhaa hasad
(1) Say, "I seek refuge in the Lord of daybreak (2) From the evil of that which He created (3) And from the evil of darkness when it settles (4) And from the evil of the blowers in knots (5) And from the evil of an envier when he envies." (Sura Falaq 113: 1-5)
Sura Nas three times:
بِسْمِ اللَّـهِ الرَّحْمَـٰنِ الرَّحِيمِ قُلْ أَعُوْذُ بِرَبِّ النَّاسِ ﴿١﴾ مَلِكِ النَّاسِ ﴿٢﴾ إِلَـٰهِ النَّاسِ ﴿٣﴾ مِن شَرِّ الْوَسْوَاسِ الْخَنَّاسِ ﴿٤﴾ الَّذِي يُوَسْوِسُ فِي صُدُورِ النَّاسِ ﴿٥﴾ مِنَ الْجِنَّةِ وَالنَّاسِ ﴿٦﴾
Bismillaahir-Rahmaanir-Raheem (1) Qul 'a'oodhu birabbin-naas. (2) Malikin-naas. (3) 'Ilaahin-naas. (4) Min sharril-waswaasil-khannaas. (5) Alladhee yuwaswisu fee sudoorin-naas. (6) Minal-jinnati wannaas
(1) Say, "I seek refuge in the Lord of mankind, (2) The Sovereign of mankind. (3) The God of mankind, (4) From the evil of the retreating whisperer - (5) Who whispers [evil] into the breasts of mankind - (6) From among the jinn and mankind." (Sura Nas 114: 1-6)
Benefits of 3 qul for protection
Reciting 3 qul for protection brings safety from evil and harm
- Shields from black magic and the evil eye
- Brings peace and comfort to the heart
- Increases connection with Allah
- Strengthens faith and trust in Allah
- Guards families and children from harm
- Offers daily spiritual protection for Muslims
- Keeps mind calm during hardship or fear
When to Recite 3 qul for protection
Reciting 3 qul for protection brings blessings at many times
- After every salah to stay safe throughout the day
- Before sleeping for night protection from harm and fear
- When feeling afraid or worried to find comfort
- For children in the morning and evening to keep them safe
- During sickness or weakness for spiritual healing
- While traveling for safety from accidents and harm
- After entering home to keep evil away from family
How to Perform 3 qul for protection
Reciting 3 qul for protection can be done in easy steps
- Start with Bismillah before reading surah ikhlas, surah falaq, and surah nas
- Recite each surah three times for full protection as taught in hadith
- Blow gently over yourself or your children after finishing the recitation
- Read the three surahs after every prayer, in the morning and before sleep
- Try to focus on the meaning for better connection and dua for protection
Summary
The 3 qul for protection includes surah ikhlas, surah falaq, and surah nas, often called the three quls. Muslims recite these surahs for safety from evil, black magic, and harm. Each surah brings comfort, peace, and a strong sense of being protected by Allah.
Many use the three quls daily in their prayers, before sleep, or when feeling afraid. These short surahs are easy to remember and help every Muslim feel safe. Consistent recitation brings blessings and confidence in Allah's care.