Surah Ikhlas
Surah Ikhlas (Sincerity) is the 2nd of the 4 Quls and is generally recited three times to gain the reward of reciting the whole of the Qur’an. Other names for surah Ikhlas include surah Ahad and surah Tawheed but 20 names are mentioned in Tafsir Kabeer. Surah Ikhlas is the 112th surah of the Qur’an and consists of 4 verses made up of 15 (47 letters). The surah was revealed either in Makkah or Madinah.
Benefits of Surah Ikhlas
It has been narrated from the Messenger of Allah ﷺ said that whoever reads surah Ikhlas it is as if he has read a third of the Qur’an. The scholars say that is due to what is contained in this noble surah from the meanings, sciences and knowledge. There are three fundamental sciences in the Qur’an and these are knowledge of oneness (beliefs), rulings (jurisprudence) and narratives. This surah is inclusive of divine oneness and from this perspective, it is like one third of the Qur’an. So, whoever reads it once is rewarded for reading a third of the Qur’an and Allah knows best.
By reciting the three Quls (surah Ikhlas, surah Falaq and surah Nas) three times a Muslim will be protected throughout the day and during the afternoon. These verses will suffice him for his needs, too.
Hadith on surah Ikhlas
- Mother of believers, Aisha J said that the Prophet ﷺ appointed a companion to lead an army expedition. Whenever he led the prayer, he would end each cycle of prayer with surah Ikhlas. On the army’s return, the people complained to the Prophet ﷺ about this. The Prophet ﷺ asked them to find out why he used to do such a thing. The companion explained, “(I did so because) it describes Allah and so I love reciting it.” The Prophet ﷺ commented, “Tell him that Allah also loves him.” (Bukhari and Muslim).
- Abu Hurayra I narrates, ‘The Prophet ﷺ ordered the companions to gather around for he was about to recite a third of the Qur’an. The people gathered and the Prophet ﷺ came out of his house, recited surah Ikhlas and went back in. The people remained seated and waiting but then began commenting to one another that they were expecting the Prophet ﷺ to recite a third of the Qur’an, yet he had only recited surah Ikhlas. The Prophet then returned and explained, “Know well that Surah Ikhlas is equivalent to a third of the Qur’an.” (Muslim, Tirmidhi).
- Abu Saeed Khudri I, ‘A man overheard his neighbour repeatedly reciting Surah Ikhlas and complained to the Prophet ﷺ about it the next morning, implying he was being lazy and doing something easy, but the Prophet ﷺ said, “By the One in whose Hand is my life, this surah is equivalent to a third of the Qur’an.” (Bukhari).
Reason why Surah Ikhlas was revealed
Scholars differ on whether the surah was revealed in Makkah or Madinah, or twice in each city. However, in all cases, the narrations relate to the Prophet ﷺ being asked about Allah. In the case of narrations that state is was a Makkan surah, the questioner was either a polytheist, or from the Quraysh or a bedouin. Whereas the narrations that claim that the surah was revealed in Madinah say that it was a question from the Christians or Jews. In Dhiya al-Qur’an it is stated that Ibn Abbas narrates ‘a delegation of Christians from Najran came and asked the Prophet ﷺ, “Describe your lord to us, is he made from pearls, gold or silver?” The Prophet ﷺ replied, “My Lord is not made from these things, He is the one who made all these things.’” Then this surah was revealed.
Surah Ikhlas (Sincerity) is the 2nd of the 4 Quls and is generally recited three times to gain the reward of reciting the whole of the Qur’an. Other names for surah Ikhlas include surah Ahad and surah Tawheed but 20 names are mentioned in Tafsir Kabeer. Surah Ikhlas is the 112th surah of the Qur’an and consists of 4 verses made up of 15 (47 letters). The surah was revealed either in Makkah or Madinah.
Benefits of Surah Ikhlas
It has been narrated from the Messenger of Allah ﷺ said that whoever reads surah Ikhlas it is as if he has read a third of the Qur’an. The scholars say that is due to what is contained in this noble surah from the meanings, sciences and knowledge. There are three fundamental sciences in the Qur’an and these are knowledge of oneness (beliefs), rulings (jurisprudence) and narratives. This surah is inclusive of divine oneness and from this perspective, it is like one third of the Qur’an. So, whoever reads it once is rewarded for reading a third of the Qur’an and Allah knows best.
By reciting the three Quls (surah Ikhlas, surah Falaq and surah Nas) three times a Muslim will be protected throughout the day and during the afternoon. These verses will suffice him for his needs, too.
Hadith on surah Ikhlas
- Mother of believers, Aisha J said that the Prophet ﷺ appointed a companion to lead an army expedition. Whenever he led the prayer, he would end each cycle of prayer with surah Ikhlas. On the army’s return, the people complained to the Prophet ﷺ about this. The Prophet ﷺ asked them to find out why he used to do such a thing. The companion explained, “(I did so because) it describes Allah and so I love reciting it.” The Prophet ﷺ commented, “Tell him that Allah also loves him.” (Bukhari and Muslim).
- Abu Hurayra I narrates, ‘The Prophet ﷺ ordered the companions to gather around for he was about to recite a third of the Qur’an. The people gathered and the Prophet ﷺ came out of his house, recited surah Ikhlas and went back in. The people remained seated and waiting but then began commenting to one another that they were expecting the Prophet ﷺ to recite a third of the Qur’an, yet he had only recited surah Ikhlas. The Prophet then returned and explained, “Know well that Surah Ikhlas is equivalent to a third of the Qur’an.” (Muslim, Tirmidhi).
- Abu Saeed Khudri I, ‘A man overheard his neighbour repeatedly reciting Surah Ikhlas and complained to the Prophet ﷺ about it the next morning, implying he was being lazy and doing something easy, but the Prophet ﷺ said, “By the One in whose Hand is my life, this surah is equivalent to a third of the Qur’an.” (Bukhari).
Reason why Surah Ikhlas was revealed
Scholars differ on whether the surah was revealed in Makkah or Madinah, or twice in each city. However, in all cases, the narrations relate to the Prophet ﷺ being asked about Allah. In the case of narrations that state is was a Makkan surah, the questioner was either a polytheist, or from the Quraysh or a bedouin. Whereas the narrations that claim that the surah was revealed in Madinah say that it was a question from the Christians or Jews. In Dhiya al-Qur’an it is stated that Ibn Abbas narrates ‘a delegation of Christians from Najran came and asked the Prophet ﷺ, “Describe your lord to us, is he made from pearls, gold or silver?” The Prophet ﷺ replied, “My Lord is not made from these things, He is the one who made all these things.’” Then this surah was revealed.
Surah Ikhlas (Sincerity) is the 2nd of the 4 Quls and is generally recited three times to gain the reward of reciting the whole of the Qur’an. Other names for surah Ikhlas include surah Ahad and surah Tawheed but 20 names are mentioned in Tafsir Kabeer. Surah Ikhlas is the 112th surah of the Qur’an and consists of 4 verses made up of 15 (47 letters). The surah was revealed either in Makkah or Madinah.
Benefits of Surah Ikhlas
It has been narrated from the Messenger of Allah ﷺ said that whoever reads surah Ikhlas it is as if he has read a third of the Qur’an. The scholars say that is due to what is contained in this noble surah from the meanings, sciences and knowledge. There are three fundamental sciences in the Qur’an and these are knowledge of oneness (beliefs), rulings (jurisprudence) and narratives. This surah is inclusive of divine oneness and from this perspective, it is like one third of the Qur’an. So, whoever reads it once is rewarded for reading a third of the Qur’an and Allah knows best.
By reciting the three Quls (surah Ikhlas, surah Falaq and surah Nas) three times a Muslim will be protected throughout the day and during the afternoon. These verses will suffice him for his needs, too.
Hadith on surah Ikhlas
- Mother of believers, Aisha J said that the Prophet ﷺ appointed a companion to lead an army expedition. Whenever he led the prayer, he would end each cycle of prayer with surah Ikhlas. On the army’s return, the people complained to the Prophet ﷺ about this. The Prophet ﷺ asked them to find out why he used to do such a thing. The companion explained, “(I did so because) it describes Allah and so I love reciting it.” The Prophet ﷺ commented, “Tell him that Allah also loves him.” (Bukhari and Muslim).
- Abu Hurayra I narrates, ‘The Prophet ﷺ ordered the companions to gather around for he was about to recite a third of the Qur’an. The people gathered and the Prophet ﷺ came out of his house, recited surah Ikhlas and went back in. The people remained seated and waiting but then began commenting to one another that they were expecting the Prophet ﷺ to recite a third of the Qur’an, yet he had only recited surah Ikhlas. The Prophet then returned and explained, “Know well that Surah Ikhlas is equivalent to a third of the Qur’an.” (Muslim, Tirmidhi).
- Abu Saeed Khudri I, ‘A man overheard his neighbour repeatedly reciting Surah Ikhlas and complained to the Prophet ﷺ about it the next morning, implying he was being lazy and doing something easy, but the Prophet ﷺ said, “By the One in whose Hand is my life, this surah is equivalent to a third of the Qur’an.” (Bukhari).
Reason why Surah Ikhlas was revealed
Scholars differ on whether the surah was revealed in Makkah or Madinah, or twice in each city. However, in all cases, the narrations relate to the Prophet ﷺ being asked about Allah. In the case of narrations that state is was a Makkan surah, the questioner was either a polytheist, or from the Quraysh or a bedouin. Whereas the narrations that claim that the surah was revealed in Madinah say that it was a question from the Christians or Jews. In Dhiya al-Qur’an it is stated that Ibn Abbas narrates ‘a delegation of Christians from Najran came and asked the Prophet ﷺ, “Describe your lord to us, is he made from pearls, gold or silver?” The Prophet ﷺ replied, “My Lord is not made from these things, He is the one who made all these things.’” Then this surah was revealed.
Surah Ikhlas (Sincerity) is the 2nd of the 4 Quls and is generally recited three times to gain the reward of reciting the whole of the Qur’an. Other names for surah Ikhlas include surah Ahad and surah Tawheed but 20 names are mentioned in Tafsir Kabeer. Surah Ikhlas is the 112th surah of the Qur’an and consists of 4 verses made up of 15 (47 letters). The surah was revealed either in Makkah or Madinah.
Benefits of Surah Ikhlas
It has been narrated from the Messenger of Allah ﷺ said that whoever reads surah Ikhlas it is as if he has read a third of the Qur’an. The scholars say that is due to what is contained in this noble surah from the meanings, sciences and knowledge. There are three fundamental sciences in the Qur’an and these are knowledge of oneness (beliefs), rulings (jurisprudence) and narratives. This surah is inclusive of divine oneness and from this perspective, it is like one third of the Qur’an. So, whoever reads it once is rewarded for reading a third of the Qur’an and Allah knows best.
By reciting the three Quls (surah Ikhlas, surah Falaq and surah Nas) three times a Muslim will be protected throughout the day and during the afternoon. These verses will suffice him for his needs, too.
Hadith on surah Ikhlas
- Mother of believers, Aisha J said that the Prophet ﷺ appointed a companion to lead an army expedition. Whenever he led the prayer, he would end each cycle of prayer with surah Ikhlas. On the army’s return, the people complained to the Prophet ﷺ about this. The Prophet ﷺ asked them to find out why he used to do such a thing. The companion explained, “(I did so because) it describes Allah and so I love reciting it.” The Prophet ﷺ commented, “Tell him that Allah also loves him.” (Bukhari and Muslim).
- Abu Hurayra I narrates, ‘The Prophet ﷺ ordered the companions to gather around for he was about to recite a third of the Qur’an. The people gathered and the Prophet ﷺ came out of his house, recited surah Ikhlas and went back in. The people remained seated and waiting but then began commenting to one another that they were expecting the Prophet ﷺ to recite a third of the Qur’an, yet he had only recited surah Ikhlas. The Prophet then returned and explained, “Know well that Surah Ikhlas is equivalent to a third of the Qur’an.” (Muslim, Tirmidhi).
- Abu Saeed Khudri I, ‘A man overheard his neighbour repeatedly reciting Surah Ikhlas and complained to the Prophet ﷺ about it the next morning, implying he was being lazy and doing something easy, but the Prophet ﷺ said, “By the One in whose Hand is my life, this surah is equivalent to a third of the Qur’an.” (Bukhari).
Reason why Surah Ikhlas was revealed
Scholars differ on whether the surah was revealed in Makkah or Madinah, or twice in each city. However, in all cases, the narrations relate to the Prophet ﷺ being asked about Allah. In the case of narrations that state is was a Makkan surah, the questioner was either a polytheist, or from the Quraysh or a bedouin. Whereas the narrations that claim that the surah was revealed in Madinah say that it was a question from the Christians or Jews. In Dhiya al-Qur’an it is stated that Ibn Abbas narrates ‘a delegation of Christians from Najran came and asked the Prophet ﷺ, “Describe your lord to us, is he made from pearls, gold or silver?” The Prophet ﷺ replied, “My Lord is not made from these things, He is the one who made all these things.’” Then this surah was revealed.
Surah Ikhlas (Sincerity) is the 2nd of the 4 Quls and is generally recited three times to gain the reward of reciting the whole of the Qur’an. Other names for surah Ikhlas include surah Ahad and surah Tawheed but 20 names are mentioned in Tafsir Kabeer. Surah Ikhlas is the 112th surah of the Qur’an and consists of 4 verses made up of 15 (47 letters). The surah was revealed either in Makkah or Madinah.
Benefits of Surah Ikhlas
It has been narrated from the Messenger of Allah ﷺ said that whoever reads surah Ikhlas it is as if he has read a third of the Qur’an. The scholars say that is due to what is contained in this noble surah from the meanings, sciences and knowledge. There are three fundamental sciences in the Qur’an and these are knowledge of oneness (beliefs), rulings (jurisprudence) and narratives. This surah is inclusive of divine oneness and from this perspective, it is like one third of the Qur’an. So, whoever reads it once is rewarded for reading a third of the Qur’an and Allah knows best.
By reciting the three Quls (surah Ikhlas, surah Falaq and surah Nas) three times a Muslim will be protected throughout the day and during the afternoon. These verses will suffice him for his needs, too.
Hadith on surah Ikhlas
- Mother of believers, Aisha J said that the Prophet ﷺ appointed a companion to lead an army expedition. Whenever he led the prayer, he would end each cycle of prayer with surah Ikhlas. On the army’s return, the people complained to the Prophet ﷺ about this. The Prophet ﷺ asked them to find out why he used to do such a thing. The companion explained, “(I did so because) it describes Allah and so I love reciting it.” The Prophet ﷺ commented, “Tell him that Allah also loves him.” (Bukhari and Muslim).
- Abu Hurayra I narrates, ‘The Prophet ﷺ ordered the companions to gather around for he was about to recite a third of the Qur’an. The people gathered and the Prophet ﷺ came out of his house, recited surah Ikhlas and went back in. The people remained seated and waiting but then began commenting to one another that they were expecting the Prophet ﷺ to recite a third of the Qur’an, yet he had only recited surah Ikhlas. The Prophet then returned and explained, “Know well that Surah Ikhlas is equivalent to a third of the Qur’an.” (Muslim, Tirmidhi).
- Abu Saeed Khudri I, ‘A man overheard his neighbour repeatedly reciting Surah Ikhlas and complained to the Prophet ﷺ about it the next morning, implying he was being lazy and doing something easy, but the Prophet ﷺ said, “By the One in whose Hand is my life, this surah is equivalent to a third of the Qur’an.” (Bukhari).
Reason why Surah Ikhlas was revealed
Scholars differ on whether the surah was revealed in Makkah or Madinah, or twice in each city. However, in all cases, the narrations relate to the Prophet ﷺ being asked about Allah. In the case of narrations that state is was a Makkan surah, the questioner was either a polytheist, or from the Quraysh or a bedouin. Whereas the narrations that claim that the surah was revealed in Madinah say that it was a question from the Christians or Jews. In Dhiya al-Qur’an it is stated that Ibn Abbas narrates ‘a delegation of Christians from Najran came and asked the Prophet ﷺ, “Describe your lord to us, is he made from pearls, gold or silver?” The Prophet ﷺ replied, “My Lord is not made from these things, He is the one who made all these things.’” Then this surah was revealed.