Surah Ikhlas 112 Flashcards
What does the name “Ikhlas” mean, and why is it significant?
The name of this surah is Ikhlas, meaning “Purity of faith,” which is significant because faith in the absolute unity of Allah is the foundation of Islam.
What does the surah emphasize about Allah’s oneness?
- Allah is one, without any hint of plurality.
- He has no one to share in His lordship, neither in His essence nor His attributes.
- He is the only one to whom worship is due.
How does Surah Ikhlas describe Allah’s relationship to creation?
- All other things or beings are His creatures and in no way resemble Him or are comparable to Him in rank, attributes, work, or power.
- “Say, He is Allah, the one and only.”
What does the surah state about Allah’s eternal existence?
Allah is eternal and immortal without beginning or end, not limited by time, place, or circumstances. “Allah, the eternal, absolute”
What does Surah Ikhlas say about Allah’s dependence?
Allah is absolute, not sustained or dependent on any other person or thing, whereas all others are dependent on Him for their beginning and continued existence.
How does the surah address the concept of polytheism and family relations of Allah?
The surah negates the concept of polytheism and destroys all assumptions of family relations of Allah when it says, “He begets not, nor is He begotten.”
What does the Quran say regarding the idea of Allah having a son?
The Quran says, “No son did Allah beget, nor is there any god along with Him.”
What does Surah Ikhlas say about Allah’s matchlessness?
Allah is matchless and unique in every respect, beyond the range of human imagination. “And there is none like Him.”
