Commentary on the Koran: Surah 114 (No. Q114)

Christian Churches of God

No. Q114

Commentary on the Koran: Surah 114 “Mankind”

(Edition 1.5 20180602-20201229)

The final Surah of the Numerical sequence is a prayer for protection from the evil slander of the sneaking whisperer both of the Jinn and of mankind.

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Commentary on the Koran: Surah 114 “Mankind”

Pickthall Translation; Bible Quotes are from the English Standard Version unless otherwise noted.

Introduction

An-Nas is the second of the two cries for protection and is also an Early Beccan Surah. It takes its name from the recurring word in the Arabic which forms or marks the rhythm in the Arabic. In this prayer protection is sought from the evil in man’s own heart but specifically from the evil slander of the sneaking whisperer both from the Jinn and in mankind.

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114.1. Say: I seek refuge in the Lord of mankind,

114.2. The King of mankind,

114.3. The God of mankind,

114.4. From the evil of the sneaking whisperer,

114.5. Who whispereth in the hearts of mankind,

114.6. Of the jinn and of mankind.

We seek refuge in God Almighty the King of kings and Lord of lords from the evil perpetrated by Satan and the fallen angelic Host together with their earthly minions who serve to further their agenda on this planet and denigrate and destroy the elect.

Refer to:

Psalm 46:1 God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.

Psalm 18:2 The LORD is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer, my God, my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.

Psalm 121:7 The LORD will keep you from all evil; he will keep your life.

2Timothy 4:18 The Lord will rescue me from every evil deed and bring me safely into his heavenly kingdom. To him be the glory forever and ever. Amen.

2Corinthians 11:13-15 For such men are false apostles, deceitful workmen, disguising themselves as apostles of Christ. ¹⁴And no wonder, for even Satan disguises himself as an angel of light. ¹⁵So it is no surprise if his servants, also, disguise themselves as servants of righteousness. Their end will correspond to their deeds.

2Peter 2:1 But false prophets also arose among the people, just as there will be false teachers among you, who will secretly bring in destructive heresies, even denying the Master who bought them, bringing upon themselves swift destruction.

Acts 20:30 and from among your own selves will arise men speaking twisted things, to draw away the disciples after them.

Matthew 7:15 Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing but inwardly are ravenous wolves.

Jude 1:4 For certain people have crept in unnoticed who long ago were designated for this condemnation, ungodly people, who pervert the grace of our God into sensuality and deny our only Master and Lord, Jesus Christ.

Galatians 1:8 But even if we or an angel from heaven should preach to you a gospel contrary to the one we preached to you, let him be accursed.

Satan and his minions can only do what God allows them to do. He is the Power and he is able to keep us from all evil.