Surah Al-Ikhlas is the 112th chapter of the Quran with just 4 verses, yet it is among the most powerful and rewarding surahs. Known as "Qul Huwallahu Ahad" (Say: He is Allah, One), it encapsulates the pure monotheism (Tawheed) of Islam. The Prophet ﷺ declared that reciting it is equivalent to reciting one-third of the entire Quran in terms of reward.
Virtues & Hadith
"Reciting Surah Al-Ikhlas is equivalent to reciting one-third of the Quran."
— Sahih Bukhari 6643, Sahih Muslim 811
"Whoever recites Surah Al-Ikhlas ten times, Allah will build for him a house in Paradise."
— Sahih Ibn Hibban
"Recite Al-Ikhlas, Al-Falaq, and An-Nas three times in the morning and evening — they suffice you against everything."
"God the Eternal, the Uncaused Cause of All Being.
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لَمۡ یَلِدۡ وَلَمۡ یُولَدۡ
"He begets not, and neither is He begotten;
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Surah Al-Ikhlas equal to 1/3 of the Quran?
The Prophet ﷺ said Surah Al-Ikhlas equals one-third of the Quran because it fully describes the essence of Allah (Tawheed) — one of the three core themes of the Quran alongside prophethood and the hereafter.
How many times should Surah Al-Ikhlas be read?
Reading Surah Al-Ikhlas 3 times in the morning and evening is a sunnah. Reading it 10 times earns a house in Paradise according to hadith.
What does Al-Ikhlas mean?
"Al-Ikhlas" means "Sincerity" or "Purity of Faith." It purifies belief in the Oneness of Allah (Tawheed) from any form of shirk.
What are the Three Quls?
The Three Quls are Surah Al-Ikhlas (112), Al-Falaq (113), and An-Nas (114) — named after their opening word "Qul" (Say). They are recited together for protection morning and evening.