Surah Al-Ikhlas الإِخْلَاص

About Surah Al-Ikhlas

What is Surah Al-Ikhlas about?

Surah Al-Ikhlas is a Meccan chapter of 4 ayahs defining God's oneness: Say, He is Allah, One; Allah, the Eternal Refuge; He begets not, nor is He begotten; and there is none comparable to Him. Traditions report the Prophet called it equal to a third of the Quran.

Why is Surah Al-Ikhlas recited before sleep?

Surah Al-Ikhlas is recited before sleep as part of a practice reported in Sahih al-Bukhari (5017): Aisha described the Prophet cupping his hands, reciting Al-Ikhlas, Al-Falaq, and An-Nas, blowing lightly into his hands, and wiping what he could of his body, repeating this three times each night. Because the report is in Sahih al-Bukhari, its chain is regarded as authentic.

How long does Surah Al-Ikhlas take to recite?

Recordings of Surah Al-Ikhlas on JUZZ run from about 0.1 minutes with Ahmed Al-Ajamy to about 0.6 minutes with Al-Husary, Mujawwad, based on 48 timed recordings in the catalogue. With 4 ayahs, murattal styles sit at the shorter end and mujawwad or teaching recitations run slower; the player speed setting changes the time too.

How many verses (ayahs) are in Surah Al-Ikhlas?

Surah Al-Ikhlas has 4 ayahs.

Is Surah Al-Ikhlas Meccan or Medinan?

Surah Al-Ikhlas is a Meccan surah.

Which juz is Surah Al-Ikhlas in?

Surah Al-Ikhlas lies entirely within Juz 30.