What it is and when you say it
Al-Ikhlas, "Sincerity", is surah 112: four short verses about who Allah is. The Prophet (peace be upon him) said it is equal to a third of the Quran.
It is the surah most new Muslims learn first, to recite after Al-Fatiha in the first two rakat of each prayer.
Read the full guide: Which short surahs can I recite in prayer?
How to learn it by heart
- Read the whole text once with its meaning, so you know what you are saying.
- Learn one line at a time. Say it out loud until it flows, then add the next line.
- Hide the words little by little: first letters, then nothing. Tap a line when you need a look.
- Use it in your prayers right away. Repeating it five times a day is what makes it stay.
Common questions
Can I recite Al-Ikhlas in every prayer?
Yes. Reciting it in every prayer while you learn others is completely fine.
Why is it called a third of the Quran?
Scholars explain that the Quran speaks about three great themes, and Al-Ikhlas gathers one of them in full: the oneness of Allah.
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