Al-Ikhlaas Surah 112 · 4 verses

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Al-Ikhlaas

Sincerity

Revelation: Meccan
Verses: 4 verses
Ruku: 1 ruku
Order of revelation: 22nd revealed

بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمَٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ

1

قُلْ هُوَ ٱللَّهُ أَحَدٌ

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Say: He is Allah, the One!
2

ٱللَّهُ ٱلصَّمَدُ

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Allah, the eternally Besought of all!
3

لَمْ يَلِدْ وَلَمْ يُولَدْ

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He begetteth not nor was begotten.
4

وَلَمْ يَكُن لَّهُۥ كُفُوًا أَحَدٌۢ

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And there is none comparable unto Him.

About Surah Al-Ikhlas

Also written Ikhlas, Qul Huwallahu Ahad

Surah Al-Ikhlas is the 112th surah of the Quran: a Makki surah of 4 verses in para 30.

In four verses it declares that Allah is One, the Eternal Refuge, who neither begets nor was begotten, and there is none comparable to Him (112:1–4).

What is the meaning of Surah Al-Ikhlas?

Al-Ikhlas means “Sincerity” or “Purity of faith”. The word does not appear in it; the name describes the surah, the purest statement of Allah’s oneness.

How many verses are in Surah Al-Ikhlas?

Surah Al-Ikhlas has 4 verses (ayat) in 1 ruku.

Is Surah Al-Ikhlas Makki or Madani?

It is a Makki (Meccan) surah, revealed in Mecca before the Hijrah. It was the 22nd surah to be revealed.

Which para is Surah Al-Ikhlas in?

It is in para (juz) 30 of the Quran, Juz ‘Amma.

What is the virtue of Surah Al-Ikhlas?

The Prophet ﷺ said it is equal to a third of the Quran (Sahih al-Bukhari 5013).

Can I read Surah Al-Ikhlas with transliteration?

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