Surah Al-Ikhlas
Surah Al-Ikhlas: a short surah declaring the oneness and perfection of Allah, most often recited for protection and remembrance.
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Arabic
قُلْ هُوَ اللَّهُ أَحَدٌ، اللَّهُ الصَّمَدُ، لَمْ يَلِدْ وَلَمْ يُولَدْ، وَلَمْ يَكُن لَّهُ كُفُوًا أَحَدٌ
- Transliteration
- Qul huwallahu ahad. Allahus-Samad. Lam yalid wa lam yulad. Wa lam yakun lahu kufuwan ahad.
- Meaning
- Say: “He is Allah, the One. Allah is As-Samad, the One free of need, whom all are in need of. He does not beget, nor is He begotten. There is none comparable to Him.”
When it is recited
It is recited three times in the morning and evening, before sleeping, and after the prayers together with Surah Al-Falaq and Surah An-Nas.
Virtue
According to a hadith, Surah Al-Ikhlas is equal to one third of the Quran; together with Al-Falaq and An-Nas it protects a person from every kind of harm.
Sources
This dua is based on the Quran and hadith sources below.
- QuranSurah Al-Ikhlas, 1-4
Surah Al-Ikhlas is the 112th surah of the Quran and summarizes the oneness of Allah.
- HadithSahih al-Bukhari, 5015
It is reported from Abu Sa'id al-Khudri (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) stated that Surah Al-Ikhlas is equal to one third of the Quran.
Related duas
Other duas connected to this topic.
Surah Al-Falaq
Say: “I seek refuge in the Lord of the daybreak, from the evil of what He has created, from the evil of darkness when it settles in, from the evil of the women who blow on knots (sorceresses), and from the evil of an envier when he envies.”
Surah An-Nas
Say: “I seek refuge in the Lord of mankind, the King of mankind, the God of mankind, from the evil of the retreating whisperer, who whispers into the hearts of mankind, whether from among the jinn or mankind.”
Ayatul Kursi
Allah: there is no god but Him, the Ever Living, the Sustainer of all. Neither drowsiness nor sleep overtakes Him. To Him belongs all that is in the heavens and on the earth. Who can intercede with Him without His permission? He knows what is before them and what is behind them. They cannot encompass anything of His knowledge except what He wills. His Kursi extends over the heavens and the earth, and preserving them is not a burden to Him. He is the Most High, the Most Great.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about this dua.
Why is Surah Al-Ikhlas recited?
It is recited to affirm belief in the oneness of Allah, for protection and to earn reward; it is especially recited together with Al-Falaq and An-Nas as a protective remembrance.What is the virtue of Surah Al-Ikhlas?
According to a hadith, reciting it once is considered equal to reciting one third of the Quran.