Surah Nas (Mankind) is the final (114^th) surah of the Qur’an and the second of the two muwwazatayn (the two protectors). Surah Nas consists of six verses made up of 20 words (80 letters). Surah Nas is classified as a Meccan surah and is linked with the previous surah Falaq with emphasis on seeking protection from evil.  In addition, in the preceding surah, Allah was referred to as Lord of Falaq (meaning creation and physical dangers affect all), whereas here He is referred to in relation to mankind. Mankind has been specifically mentioned because the protection of Iman is related only to human beings.

Surah Nas in one of the muwwazatayn which are recited either as two surahs (Falaq and Nas) or in addition to surah Ikhlas. The reasons for revelation, the ahadith mentioning surah Nas and the benefits of surah Nas, namely protection from evil, are the same as surah Falaq.