Introduction:
Surah ikhlas is the most important surah in Quran. It is also known as declaration of God’s oneness. The meaning of Word Ikhlas is sincerity. It is 112th surah in Quran. It has four verses. Surah ikhlas focuses on unity and oneness of Allah.This surah was revealed during the Quraysh conflict with Hazrat Muhammad (SAW) when they challenged the distinguishing attributes of God worshipped by the prophet. It is Makki Surah with 47 letters, 4 verses, and 15 words.
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Surah Ikhlas Arabic Text:
بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَٰنِ الرَّحِيمِ
قُلْ هُوَ اللَّهُ أَحَدٌ اللَّهُ الصَّمَدُ لَمْ يَلِدْ وَلَمْ يُولَدْ وَلَمْ يَكُنْ لَهُ كُفُوًا أَحَدٌ
English Translation:
In the name of God, the Gracious, the Merciful.
1. Say, “He is God, the One.
2. God, the Absolute.
3. He begets not, nor was He begotten.
4. And there is nothing comparable to Him.”
Surah ikhlas Transliteration:
Bismillaahir Rahmaanir Raheem
- Qul huwal laahu ahad
- Allah hus-samad
- Lam yalid wa lam yoolad
- Wa lam yakul-lahoo kufuwan ahad
Explanation:
1 – Qul huwa l-lahu ahad means say Allah is one.
2 – Allah is al-samad means perfect, complete,self sufficient.
3 – Lam yalid walam yulad means He neither begets, nor is born.
4 – Walam yaku n- laho kufu’an ahad means And there is known like unto Him.
Hadiths of surah Ikhlas:
According to hadiths this surah is an important part of the Quran.
Hazrat Ayesha (R.A) said,
“ Hazrat Muhammad (SAW) sent (army) under the command of a man who use to lead his companions in the prayers and would finish his recitation with, say, He is Allah, the one, when they returned(from bettle), they mentioned that the prophet. He (SAW) said, Ask him why he do so. They asked him and he said, I do so because it mentions the qualities of the beneficent and I love to recite it. The prophet (SAW) said, tell him ALLAH also loves him”.
Imam Malik ibn Anas recorded that Ubayd bin Hunain said that he heared Abu hurairah saying,
“I went out with Hazrat Muhammad (Saw) and he heared a man reciting Surah Ikhlas. So, the prophet said, It is obligatory. I asked, what is obligatory? And he (saw) replied, Paradise”.
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Benefits of Surah Ikhlas:
- The recitation of surah Ikhlas three times in a day is considered to equal of the entire Quran.
- Whoever recites this surah Ikhlas 10 times in a day, Allah will build a palace for him in paradise.
- The recitation of surah ikhlas with surah fatiha before going to bed will protect you from all kinds of harms.
- Love of this surah ikhlas will be a pathway to paradise.
- Whoever recites surah ikhlas 200 times in a day will be wiped out of sin of 50 years.
- Surah ikhlas is a medicine and cure for every disease except death.
- Whoever recites this surah ikhlas, Allah will awarded him with 300 doors of blessing.
What is the number of surah Ikhlas in Quran?
It is 112th surah in Quran.
How many verses in Surah Ikhlas?
There are four verses in surah Ikhlas.
What is the meaning of Surah Ikhlas?
The meaning of surah ikhlas is the oneness and unity of Allah and that everything and everyone needs Him for their existence and their needs.
Who can recite this surah Ikhlas?
Every Muslim can recite this surah Ikhlas to earn Allah’s love and attaining paradise. Especially a person who has no child can recite this surah Ikhlas 1000 times in 10 days.
What is the reason of sending surah Ikhlas?
Surah Ikhlas revealed during the Quraish conflict with Hazrat Muhammad (Saw) in answer to a challenge over the distinguishing attributes GOD, Muhammad (SAW) invited them to worship.
What is the benefit of reciting surah Ikhlas 200 times?
The recitation of surah Ikhlas 200 times in day gets forgiveness of 50 years of sins.
Which surah can also recite with surah Ikhlas?
The recitation of Surah Fatiha with Syrah Ikhlas before going to bed can save you from all kinds of harms.
How can you build a palace in paradise?
The recitation of Surah Ikhlas 100 times in a day can build a palace in paradise.