The Guiding Light — Page 189
S u rah al- Falaq, Chapter 113 189 Ï Β u ρ Ì h x © > ‰ Å ™% t n # s Œ Î ) y ‰ | ¡ y m ∩∪ [113:6] ‘And from the evil of the envier when he envies Commentary The S u rah deals with the material side of man’s life as does the next S u rah with its spiritual side. Man is confronted with various kinds of dangers and difficulties in life. When he is engaged in an undertaking of a serious import, particularly when he takes upon himself to spread the light of Truth, forces of darkness surround him on all sides; and when he proceeds further men of evil designs bar his way and create all sorts of impediments and difficulties. When at last success dawns on him, persons of a jealous nature seek to deprive him of the fruit of his labour. As protection against all these difficulties, obstacles and perils in life, a believer is enjoined to invoke the help and assistance of the Lord of ﻓﻠﻖ ( falaq ) dawn to give him light when there is darkness all around; to protect him from the evil designs of mischief makers and the nefarious machinations of jealous persons. What a complete and comprehensive prayer!