How to Read the Quran with Understanding
Learn how to read the Quran with understanding through careful recitation, reliable translations, trusted tafsir, thoughtful reflection, and practical application.
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Surah 112
Al-Ikhlas
The Sincerity • Mecca • 4 ayahs
الإِخۡلَاصِ
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Ayah 112:1
قُلْ هُوَ ٱللَّهُ أَحَدٌ١
English translation
Say, "He is Allāh, [who is] One,1
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Ayah 112:2
ٱللَّهُ ٱلصَّمَدُ٢
English translation
Allāh, the Eternal Refuge.1
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Ayah 112:3
لَمْ يَلِدْ وَلَمْ يُولَدْ٣
English translation
He neither begets nor is born,
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Ayah 112:4
وَلَمْ يَكُن لَّهُۥ كُفُوًا أَحَدٌۢ٤
English translation
Nor is there to Him any equivalent."
About سورۃ الإخلاص — Surah Al-Ikhlaas
Surah Al-Ikhlas is equivalent to one-third of the Quran in reward. Its four ayahs define the pure monotheism (Tawheed) of Islam — Allah is One, Eternal, who begets not nor is begotten, and none is equal to Him.
Quran text and translations are supplied through Quran.com. English uses Sahih International; Urdu uses Fatah Muhammad Jalandhari. Tafseer detail pages identify the source returned by the provider.
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