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Surah guides · 5 min · Updated 2026-08-24

Al-Falaq and An-Nas: The Prophet's Nightly Protection Routine

Before sleeping, the Prophet recited Al-Ikhlas, Al-Falaq and An-Nas, blew into his hands and wiped them over his body.

What the Quran and Sunnah say

The Muawwidhat are part of an authentic nightly Sunnah: recitation, blowing into the hands and wiping over the body.

How to apply it

Memorize Al-Ikhlas, Al-Falaq and An-Nas together and recite them before sleep with reliance upon Allah.

Common misunderstanding

Avoid exaggerated claims of guaranteed immunity from every illness, accident or hardship.