“4 Qul Revelations (چار قل )- Navigating Spiritual Strength Through Quranic Verses”

The 4 Qul surahs of the Quran hold immense importance for their brevity and also, for their great power against the satanic force. These surahs include Surah Kafiroon, Surah Ikhlas, Surah Falaq, and  Surah An Naas. They are highly recommended and strongly advised by our Holy Prophet Mohammad SAW.

Recite Darood upon Holy Prophet SAW before the recitation

If you want to stay protected from evil eye, black magic, or other bad spirits these surahs are the best wazifa for you. They are easily memorable and found in the last parah of the Quran Majeed. The most significant thing about these surahs is they begin with the Arabic word ”Qul” which means read or utter. In this blog post, you will learn the benefits and blessings of these surahs in great detail.

These surahs are the most fundamental four of the Quran. All of them have separate values and meanings. These chapters begin with the word Qul, therefore they are known as 4 Qul surahs.

They are often recited in combination with Ayat ul Kursi for more blessings and protection. Due to their significance and importance, they are also entitled to the 4 Qul of Islam. They are listed below.

1. Surah Al-Kafiroon 
2. Surah Ikhlas 
3. Surah Al-Falaq 
4. Surah An-Nas

Surah Al kaafiroon is surah number 109th of the Quran which comes after surah e Kauthar. It contains 6 ayats,27 words, and 98 letters. This surah is as valuable as one-fourth of the complete Quranic text.

The meaning of word’‘Kaafiroon” is ”The disbelievers”.This chapter of the Quran educates the Muslims to follow their own Deen (faith and religion). They should not be bothered by the pagans if they are not willing to embrace Islam and become your enemy.

Surah Kafirun English Translation

 ” قُلْ يَٰٓأَيُّهَا ٱلْكَٰفِرُونَ ”

Say, “O disbelievers,

” لَآ أَعْبُدُ مَا تَعْبُدُونَ ”

I do not worship what you worship.

” وَلَآ أَنتُمْ عَٰبِدُونَ مَآ أَعْبُدُ ”

Nor are you worshippers of what I worship.

” وَلَآ أَنَا۠ عَابِدٌ مَّا عَبَدتُّمْ ”

Nor will I be a worshipper of what you worship.

” وَلَآ أَنتُمْ عَٰبِدُونَ مَآ أَعْبُدُ ”

Nor will you be worshippers of what I worship.

” لَكُمْ دِينُكُمْ وَلِىَ دِينِ ”

For you is your religion, and for me is my religion.”

Imam Abu Dawood narrated that the Holy Prophet (SAW) said :

“recite Surahran. al-Kafirun before going to bed because this Surah cleans from Shirk.”

Following are the benefits awarded to the readers of this surah.

The meaning of word”Ikhlas” is honesty and faithfulness in worshipping Allah SWT. It also refers to ”Ihsan” which means to be aware of the fact that all our concealed and revealed acts are known to Allah. The purpose of Ihsan is to please Allah without bothering about the rest of the world.

This surah highlights and clarifies that Allah Almighty is one. It talks about tawheed or monotheism(Oneness Of Allah ). This surah includes 4 ayats,15 words, and 47 letters. which are read very frequently in obligatory namaz after surah al Fatiha.

This surah comes as the third last surah of the holy Quran. if recited thrice, this surah is equal to the reading of the complete Quran. This surah should be read regularly to stay away from polyethism. Recite Surah Yasin after Salath e Fajr

Surah Ikhlas English Translation

 ” قُلْ هُوَ ٱللَّهُ أَحَدٌ ”

Say, “He is Allāh, [who is] One,

” ٱللَّهُ ٱلصَّمَدُ  ”

Allāh, the Self-sufficient

” لَمْ يَلِدْ وَلَمْ يُولَدْ ”

He neither begets nor is born,

” وَلَمْ يَكُن لَّهُۥ كُفُوًا أَحَدٌۢ ”

Nor is there any equivalent to Him.”

Benefits of Surah Ikhlas:

Ma’az bin Anas narrates that the Holy Prophet (SAW) said:

 “Whoever recites Surah Ikhlas ten times, Allah Almighty will build a house for his heaven. 

The word Al-Falaq means ”The daybreak”. It refers to the fact that Allah can turn night into daylight. It teaches us that Allah has the power to protect us from all the bad things. This surah is known as Al-Mu’awwidhatayn which means The refuges or shelter. This is so because this chapter is about safety from bad happenings and evils.

It is narrated by Hazrat Aisha RA :

[”Whenever Allah’s Messenger (SAW) became sick, he would recite Mu’awwidhat (Surat Al-Falaq and Surat An-Nas) and then blow his breath over his body. When he became seriously ill, I used to recite (these two Suras) and rub his hands over his body, hoping for its blessings”.]

[Sahih al-Bukhari 5016]

This chapter provides us with shelter against sorcery, bad spirits as well as evil eyes. This chapter comes at number 113Th of the Quran which has 5 verses,23 words, and 71 letters. For protection from physical harm see this post.

Surah Al Falaq English Translation

  ” قُلْ أَعُوذُ بِرَبِّ ٱلْفَلَقِ ”

Say, “I seek refuge in the Lord of daybreak

” مِن شَرِّ مَا خَلَقَ ”

From the evil of that which He created

” وَمِن شَرِّ غَاسِقٍ إِذَا وَقَبَ ”

And from the evil of darkness when it settles

” وَمِن شَرِّ ٱلنَّفَّٰثَٰتِ فِى ٱلْعُقَدِ ”

And from the evil of the blowers in knots,

” وَمِن شَرِّ حَاسِدٍ إِذَا حَسَدَ ”

And from the evil of an envier when he envies.”

Imam Tirmidhi narrates that the Holy Prophet (SAW) used the Surah al-Falaq and Surah Al-Nas against the black magic and evil eye.

The meaning of the word ” Naas” is the Mankind”. This is the last surah of Quran e  Majeed. the number of this surah is 114th. This surah contains 6 ayats,20 words, and 80 letters.

It was revealed in Mecca. It was the time when there was a sorcery attack on the Holy Prophet Mohammad SAW by Labeeb ibn Asam. This surah is read to avoid and fight the offense of jinnat and other bad things that come into one’s mind.

Surah Nas’s English Translation

 ” قُلْ أَعُوذُ بِرَبِّ ٱلنَّاسِ ”

Say, “I seek refuge in the Lord of humanity,

” مَلِكِ ٱلنَّاسِ ”

The Sovereign of humanity,

” إِلَٰهِ ٱلنَّاسِ ”

The God of humanity,

”مِن شَرِّ ٱلْوَسْوَاسِ ٱلْخَنَّاسِ ”

From the evil of the retreating whisperer –

” ٱلَّذِى يُوَسْوِسُ فِى صُدُورِ ٱلنَّاسِ ”

Who whispers [evil] into the breasts of humanity –

” مِنَ ٱلْجِنَّةِ وَٱلنَّاسِ ”

From among the jinn and humanity.”

These surahs are the most significant and highly rewardable chapters of the Holy Quran. They are recited the most to get the pleasure of Allah SWT as well as stay protected against the evil and devil. These surahs are read to get protection against the fire of hell.

Hazrat Aisha (RA) narrated that Prophet Muhammad (SAW) went to bed every night, he used to cup his hands together and blow over them after reciting Surah Al-Ikhlas, Surah Al-Falaq, and Surah An-Nas and then rub his hands over whatever parts of his body, starting with his head, face and front of his body. He used to do that three times. [Bukhari]

In conclusion, the 4 Qul Surahs – Surah Al-Kafiroon, Surah Ikhlas, Surah Al-Falaq, and Surah An-Nas – rank very high among Quranic chapters. The significance is because of their powerful shield against evil forces and their shortness of size. Therefore these surahs are both recited and learnt by heart very easily. It is because of these virtues that they are focused more by the Holy Prophet Mohammad SAW.

Each of these Surah holds its importance, value, and greatness. All of them serve in their ways to keep us protected from bad dreams, evil eyes, and polytheism(shirk). These chapters are highly recommended to be recited daily to bless our souls and get closer to Allah. The hadith relating to 4 Quls made it compulsory for every Muslim to read these surahs every night.