Has the word "falaq" (as in Surat Al-Falaq) been mentioned with the meaning of "prison" in any authentic hadith?
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The term "Al-Falaq" in the verse: (Say, "I seek refuge in the Lord of Daybreak") refers to the morning, according to the majority of the Salaf. This is the chosen interpretation of Al-Bukhari, Ibn Jarir, and Ibn Al-Qayyim. It has been reported from some of the Salaf that it is a prison in Hell, but the narrations transmitted in this regard from the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, are weak, and Ibn Abbas's saying on this is weak in its chain of transmission. Therefore, the interpretation of Al-Falaq as a prison is a disfavored opinion that is not established.
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