4 Qul
The 4 Qul refers to a collection of four powerful and spiritually significant chapters (Surahs) from the Holy Quran: Surah Al-Kafirun, Surah Al-Ikhlas, Surah Al-Falaq, and Surah An-Nas. These Surahs are commonly recited for protection, purification, and seeking closeness to Allah ﷻ. Wondering how to easily remember which Surahs make up the 4 Qul? Here’s a simple tip — each of these Surahs begins with the Arabic word “Qul” (قُل), which means “Say”. This unique and repeated opening makes them easy to identify and memorize, and it’s also what gives this revered group of Surahs its name: the 4 Qul.
4 Qul Urdu Tarjuma and English Translation
| Surah Ikhlas سورة الْإِخْلَاص Chapter – 112 Number of Verses – 4 | |
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| Say: He is Allah, the One and Only; Allah, the Eternal, Absolute; He begetteth not, nor is He begotten; And there is none like unto Him. . کہہ دووہ الله ایک ہے . اللہ بے نیاز ہے . نہ اس کی کوئی اولاد ہے اور نہ وہ کسی کی اولاد ہے . اور اس کے برابر کا کوئی نہیں ہے Surah Ikhlas English and Urdu Tarjuma | بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَٰنِ الرَّحِيمِ قُلۡ هُوَ ٱللَّهُ أَحَدٌ ٱللَّهُ ٱلصَّمَدُ لَمۡ يَلِدۡ وَلَمۡ يُولَدۡ وَلَمۡ يَكُن لَّهُۥ كُفُوًا أَحَدُۢ |
| Surah Al-Falaq سورة الفلق Chapter – 113 Number of Verses – 5 | |
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| Say: I seek refuge with the Lord of the Dawn. From the mischief of created things; From the mischief of Darkness as it overspreads; From the mischief of those who practise secret arts; And from the mischief of the envious one as he practises envy. . کہہ دو صبح کے پیدا کرنے والے کی پناہ مانگتا ہوں . اس کی مخلوقات کے شر سے . اور اندھیری رات کے شر سے جب وہ چھا جائے . اورگرہوں میں پھونکنے والیوں کے شر سے . اور حسد کرنے والے کے شر سے جب وہ حسد کرے Surah Al-Falaq English and Urdu Tarjuma | بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَٰنِ الرَّحِيمِ قُلۡ أَعُوذُ بِرَبِّ ٱلۡفَلَقِ مِن شَرِّ مَا خَلَقَ وَمِن شَرِّ غَاسِقٍ إِذَا وَقَبَ وَمِن شَرِّ ٱلنَّفَّـٰثَٰتِ فِي ٱلۡعُقَدِ وَمِن شَرِّ حَاسِدٍ إِذَا حَسَدَ |
| Surah Nas سورة ٱلنَّاس Chapter – 114 Number of Verses- 6 | |
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Say: I seek refuge with the Lord and Cherisher of Mankind,The King (or Ruler) of Mankind,The God (or Judge) of MankindFrom the mischief of the Whisperer (of Evil), who withdraws (after his whisper),(The same) who whispers into the hearts of Mankind,Among Jinns and among men. . کہہ دو میں لوگوں کے رب کی پناہ میں آیا . لوگوں کے بادشاہ کی . لوگوں کے معبود کی . اس شیطان کے شر سے جووسوسہ ڈال کر چھپ جاتا ہے . جو لوگوں کے سینوں میں وسوسہ ڈالتا ہے . جنوں اور انسانوں میں سے Surah An-Nas English and Urdu Tarjuma | بِسۡمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحۡمَٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ قُلۡ أَعُوذُ بِرَبِّ ٱلنَّاسِ مَلِكِ ٱلنَّاسِ إِلَٰهِ ٱلنَّاسِ مِن شَرِّ ٱلۡوَسۡوَاسِ ٱلۡخَنَّاسِ ٱلَّذِي يُوَسۡوِسُ فِي صُدُورِ ٱلنَّاسِ مِنَ ٱلۡجِنَّةِ وَٱلنَّاسِ |
| Surah Al-Kafirun سورة الكافرون Chapter – 109 Number of Verses – | |
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| Say: O ye that reject Faith!I worship not that which ye worship,Nor will ye worship that which I worship.And I will not worship that which ye have been wont to worship,Nor will ye worship that which I worship.To you be your Way, and to me mine. . کہہ دو اے کافرو . نہ تومیں تمہارے معبودوں کی عبادت کرتا ہوں . اور نہ تم ہی میرے معبود کی عبادت کرتے ہو . اور نہ میں تمہارے معبودوں کی عبادت کروں گا . اور نہ تم میرے معبود کی عبادت کرو گے . تمہارے لیے تمہارا دین ہے اور میرے لیے میرا دین Surah Al-Kafirun English and Urdu Tarjuma | بِسۡمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحۡمَٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ قُلۡ يَـٰٓأَيُّهَا ٱلۡكَٰفِرُونَ لَآ أَعۡبُدُ مَا تَعۡبُدُونَ وَلَآ أَنتُمۡ عَٰبِدُونَ مَآ أَعۡبُدُ وَلَآ أَنَا۠ عَابِدٞ مَّا عَبَدتُّمۡ وَلَآ أَنتُمۡ عَٰبِدُونَ مَآ أَعۡبُدُ لَكُمۡ دِينُكُمۡ وَلِيَ دِينِ |
4 Qul for Protection:
It is narrated that the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) recited these two Surah for protection.
Abu Sa’id Al-Khudri (May Allah be pleased with him) reported:
The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) used to seek protection against the evil of jinn and the evil eyes till Surat Al-Falaq and Surat An-Nas were revealed. After they were revealed, he took to them for seeking Allah’s protection and left everything besides them.
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4 Qul and Ayat ul Kursi
The 4 Qul and Ayat al-Kursi are among the most revered and frequently recited verses in the daily spiritual practices of Muslims. Together, they offer immense protection, guidance, and blessings. While the 4 Qul — consisting of Surah Al-Kafirun, Al-Ikhlas, Al-Falaq, and An-Nas — focus on affirming monotheism, seeking refuge from evil, and reinforcing faith, Ayat al-Kursi (Surah Al-Baqarah, 2:255) is known as the greatest verse in the Quran, describing Allah’s supreme power and authority. Reciting them regularly, especially in the morning and evening, is a powerful way to safeguard one’s home, heart, and soul from harm and spiritual darkness.
Reciting 4 Qul
The 4 Qul Surahs can be recited at any time of the day, but they hold special virtue when recited during morning and evening adhkar (remembrances), before sleeping, and for spiritual protection. You can recite each Surah once or three times, depending on your intention. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ often recited them for protection and encouraged their regular use in daily supplications. To maximize their impact, recite them with sincerity, understanding, and reflection.
🌿 Benefits of Reciting the 4 Qul:
🛡️ Spiritual protection from evil, black magic, and the whispers of Shaytan.
🤍 Strengthens Tawheed (belief in the Oneness of Allah).
🌙 Peaceful sleep when recited before bed.
🕊️ Purifies the heart and shields the soul from harm.
🕌 Fulfills Sunnah as practiced by the Prophet ﷺ.
✨ Brings barakah (blessings) to your day and home.