الإخلاص

Al-Ikhlas

The Sincerity

4 verses

Context

A Meccan surah of 4 verses, Al-Ikhlas is considered equivalent to one-third of the Quran according to a hadith of the Prophet (Bukhari and Muslim). It was revealed in response to the polytheists who asked for a description of Allah.

Main themes

Al-Ikhlas defines pure monotheism (Tawhid): Allah is One, Eternal, He begets not nor was He begotten, and there is nothing comparable to Him.

Learning tip

Al-Ikhlas is one of the first surahs to teach a child. Recite it together 3 times after each prayer as the Prophet recommended.

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بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمَـٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ

In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful

1
قُلْ هُوَ ٱللَّهُ أَحَدٌ

Say, "He is Allāh, [who is] One,1

2
ٱللَّهُ ٱلصَّمَدُ

Allāh, the Eternal Refuge.1

3
لَمْ يَلِدْ وَلَمْ يُولَدْ

He neither begets nor is born,

4
وَلَمْ يَكُن لَّهُۥ كُفُوًا أَحَدٌۢ

Nor is there to Him any equivalent."

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