It was narrated that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: “Qul Huwa Allahu Ahad is equal to a third of the Qur’an.”
The actual name of the surah that begins with “Qul Huwa Allahu Ahad” is Surah Ikhlas.
Across different regions, there may be slight variations in spelling, but all refer to the same surah: Surah Ikhlas. Examples include:
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qul hu allah hu ahad surah
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qul huwallahu ahad
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qul wala hu ahad
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qul walahu ahad allahu samad
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qul hu allahu ahad surah
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kulhuvallahu ahad allahu samad
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kullu allahu ahad surah
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qul ho wallah hu ahad
Surah Ikhlas is very short; it only consists of four ayats (verses). However, do not underestimate its significance and the immense rewards associated with reciting it. The Prophet (ﷺ) recited this surah on various occasions, and it is regarded as a highly powerful surah.
Before exploring the rewards of reciting this surah, let us start with a brief introduction to Surah Ikhlas.
Background of Surah Ikhlas
“Ikhlas” means “sincerity.” It is the 112th chapter of the Qur’an and is also referred to as “Absoluteness,” “The Oneness of God,” and “The Declaration of Allah’s Perfection.”
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