Thursday, February 19, 2009

112: Purity (Al Iklas)

This sura is unusual in having as its title a term that is not mentioned in the body of the sura. Iklas conveys the meaning of sincerity in one's religion and total dedication to the One true God. Because of the importance of this theme in Islam, the Prophet said that this sura, despite it's brevity, is equal to a third of the Quran.

In the Name of God, the Lord of Mercy, the Giver of Mercy

1 Say, 'He is God the One, 2 God the eternal. 3 He begot no one nor is he begotten. 4 No one is comparable to him.'

113: Daybreak (Al Falaq)

A Meccan sura used an invocation against evil.

In the Name of God, the Lord of Mercy, the Giver of Mercy.

1 Say (Prophet), ' I seek refudge with the Lord of daybreak 2 against the harm in what he has created, 3 the harm in the night when darkness gathers, 4 the harm in witches when they blow on knots, 5 the harm in the envier when he envies.'

114: People (Al Nas)

A Meccan sura commonly used as an invocation against evil

In the Name of God, the Lord of Mercy the Giver of Mercy

1.Say , 'I seek refudge with the Lord of people, 2.the Controller of people 3.the God of people 4.against the harm of the slinking whisperer- 5.who whispers into the hearts of people- 6.whether they be jinn or people