Surah Al-Ikhlaas
What was the reason for the revelation of Surah al-Ikhlāṣ?
The Mushrikūn asked the Prophet ﷺ to describe Allah’s lineage.
Surah al-Falaq primarily teaches seeking refuge from what type of harm?
External harms.
Surah al-Nās primarily teaches seeking refuge from what type of harm?
Internal harms / whispers and doubts.
What does Ikhlāṣ mean in the Shari’ah?
Purifying the heart from intending anything other than Allah.
What is the first Mosque built by the Prophet (SAW)?
Masjid Quba
Which hadith says Surah al-Ikhlāṣ equals one-third of the Qur’an?
The hadith where the Prophet ﷺ said: “Say, ‘He is Allah, the One,’ for it is equivalent to one-third of the Qur’an.”
What is the meaning of “Al-ʿawdh” in the sharīʿah context?
Turning to Allah for shelter and protection, holding fast to Him.
What are the three attributes of Allah mentioned in Surah al-Nās?
Lord (Rabb) of mankind, King (Malik) of mankind, God (Ilah) of mankind.
What are the two conditions for any act of worship to be accepted?
Ikhlāṣ (sincerity) and mutābaʿa (following the Prophet ﷺ).
What is the subject matter of the longest verse in the Qur’an?
Debt
Name the three main sections the Qur’an can be divided into according to the tafsir explanation.
Tawḥīd (about the Creator), stories (qisas), and rulings (ahkam).
What does the term al-ghāsiq refer to in the surah?
The darkness of night when it covers everything.
Who is “al-waswās al-khannās”?
Shaytan
What does As-Ṣamad mean?
The One who is perfect in attributes, self-sufficient, and all creation depends on Him.
Name 5 Surahs that are named after Animal
Al-Baqarah (The Cow) – Surah 2
An-Nahl (The Bee) – Surah 16
An-Naml (The Ant) – Surah 27
Al-ʿAnkabūt (The Spider) – Surah 29
Al-Fīl (The Elephant) – Surah 105
What do the names Al-Wāḥid and Al-Aḥad mean?
Al-Wāḥid: No partner; Al-Aḥad: No equal.
What does ayah 4 of Surah al-Falaq refer to, and what is the source of harm mentioned?
Sorcerers who blow into knots; they can only harm by Allah’s permission.
According to the surah, whispers come from which two sources?
Shayāṭīn of the jinn and shayāṭīn of mankind.
In Surah al-Falaq, why is envy considered dangerous?
It can come from those close to you and cause harm even without their awareness.
What surah in Juz 21 mentions the 5 things that only Allah knows?
Luqman
In the story of the man from the Anṣār who recited Surah al-Ikhlāṣ in every rakʿah, why did the Prophet ﷺ say he would enter Jannah?
Because of his love for that surah.
According to the Prophet ﷺ, what should you say when you see something pleasing to avoid the evil eye?
“Allahumma bārik” or “Mā shā’ Allāh, Allāhumma bārik.”
What does the believer confess when saying “Ilāh al-nās”?
Their complete servitude, love, and obedience to Allah.
What is the meaning of the name Al-Aḥad and how does it differ from Al-Wāḥid?
Al-Aḥad means the Absolutely Unique — nothing is like Allah in any way. Al-Wāḥid means the One without any partner.
What is the only surah in the Qur’an that has two prostrations of recitation?
Al-Hajj