What Does the Hadith Say About Al-Falaq?

The Hadith addresses al-falaq in 2 narrations from Sahih Bukhari. Below are all 2 hadith with full English translation.

Narrated 'Aisha: Whenever thy Prophet go went to bed every night, he used to cup his hands together and blow over it after reciting Surat Al-Ikhlas, Surat Al-Falaq and Surat An-Nas, and then rub his hands over whatever parts of his body he was able to rub, starting with his head, face and front of his body. He used to do that three times.

Narrated by AishaSahih Bukhari, Vol. 7, Book 61, Hadith 536

Narrated 'Aisha: The Prophet, during his fatal ailment used to blow (on his hands and pass them) over his body while reciting the Mu'auwidhat (Surat-an-Nas and Surat-al-Falaq). When his disease got aggravated, I used to recite them for him and blow (on his hands) and let him pass his hands over his body because of its blessing. (Ma'mar asked Ibn Shihab: How did he use to do Nafth? He said: He used to blow on his hands and then pass them over his face.)

Narrated by AishaSahih Bukhari, Vol. 7, Book 71, Hadith 647

What Does the Quran Say About Al-Falaq?

The Quran also addresses al-falaq. Read all relevant Quran verses with Arabic text and English translation.

Read Quran verses about Al-Falaq

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