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Chapter 112·Meccan·4 verses

الإِخۡلَاصِ

Surah Al-Ikhlaas

Sincerity

Pure monotheism — the essence of who Allah is.

About Surah Al-Ikhlaas

Al-Ikhlas, “Sincerity,” is a concise statement of tawhid (the oneness of God): Allah is One, eternal, unbegotten and incomparable. Despite its brevity, it expresses the foundation of Islamic belief.

The Prophet ﷺ taught that Surah Al-Ikhlas equals a third of the Quran in reward.

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بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمَٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ

In the name of Allah, the Entirely Merciful, the Especially Merciful.

  1. 1 Al-Ikhlaas 112:1

    بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمَٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ قُلْ هُوَ ٱللَّهُ أَحَدٌ

    Qul huwal laahu ahad

    Say, "He is Allah, [who is] One,

  2. 2 Al-Ikhlaas 112:2

    ٱللَّهُ ٱلصَّمَدُ

    Allah hus-samad

    Allah, the Eternal Refuge.

  3. 3 Al-Ikhlaas 112:3

    لَمْ يَلِدْ وَلَمْ يُولَدْ

    Lam yalid wa lam yoolad

    He neither begets nor is born,

  4. 4 Al-Ikhlaas 112:4

    وَلَمْ يَكُن لَّهُۥ كُفُوًا أَحَدٌۢ

    Wa lam yakul-lahu kufuwan ahad

    Nor is there to Him any equivalent."

Surah Al-Ikhlaas — frequently asked questions

What does Surah Al-Ikhlaas mean?

“Al-Ikhlaas” translates to “Sincerity.” It is the 112th surah (chapter) of the Holy Quran.

How many verses are in Surah Al-Ikhlaas?

Surah Al-Ikhlaas has 4 verses (ayahs).

Is Surah Al-Ikhlaas Meccan or Medinan?

It is a Makkah (Meccan) surah — revealed before the Prophet’s ﷺ migration (Hijrah) to Madinah.

Can I read Surah Al-Ikhlaas in English online?

Yes. You can read Surah Al-Ikhlaas free on this page in Arabic with a clear English translation and transliteration, so you can both understand the meaning and learn to recite it.

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