The Dawn
The chapter opens by seeking protection in the Lord of daybreak from evil in creation. Notice that the act is a direct appeal to Allah. Continue carefully through the specific harms mentioned in the remaining verses.
Based on Quran 113:1–2. Original study prompt, not a complete tafsir. Compare the passage ↗English Translation - Noor International Center · QuranEnc.com · v1.1.2 ↗
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بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمَٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ قُلْ أَعُوذُ بِرَبِّ ٱلْفَلَقِ
(1) Say, "I seek refuge in the Lord of daybreak
مِن شَرِّ مَا خَلَقَ
(2) From the evil of that which He created
وَمِن شَرِّ غَاسِقٍ إِذَا وَقَبَ
(3) And from the evil of darkness when it settles
وَمِن شَرِّ ٱلنَّفَّٰثَٰتِ فِى ٱلْعُقَدِ
(4) And from the evil of the blowers in knots[2014]
وَمِن شَرِّ حَاسِدٍ إِذَا حَسَدَ
(5) And from the evil of an envier when he envies."