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The Noble Quran English Translation and Tafsir of Surah Al-Mulk 1-5

67:1 Blessed is He in Whose hand is the dominion and He is powerful over all things, 

67:2 Who created death and life that He may test you which of you is best in conduct, and He is the All-Mighty, the All-Forgiving,

67:3 Who created seven heavens one upon another. You see not in the creation of the All-Merciful any inconsistency. Then look again, do you see any fissure?

67:4 Then look again and yet again, your gaze will come back to you humbled, weary.

67:5 And verily We have adorned the lower heaven with lamps and made therefrom shooting stones for the devils. And We have prepared for them the torment of the Blaze.

Tafsir

67:1 Blessed is He in Whose hand is the dominion and He is powerful over all things, 

    In the Arabic language, ‘tabark, translated into blessed is derived from al-al-barkah, namely, abundant blessings, or being firm and lasting. 

      Allah exalts and glorifies Himself with His great attributes to teach His slaves how they should exalt and glorify Him.

     Allah is the only Disposer of all creatures’ affairs. His ability is perfect and nothing can stand before Him. He governs the affairs of His kingdom, as He wants.  He raises the rank of whom He wants, He humiliates whom He wants, He gives whom He wants, and He withholds His blessings from whom He wants. Allah is not asked why He does something or why He does not do something. He does what He wants according to His perfect justice and wisdom. Allah has perfect attributes and names. 

    In sum, the ayah confirms that Allah is high above all creatures, that He is the only owner and king of all creatures, that He governs and manages the affairs of the heavens, the earth, and all that are in them, and that He has perfect ability and authority over all things. 

67:2 Who created death and life that He may test you which of you is best in conduct, and He is the All-Mighty, the All-Forgiving,

     The ayah mentions an aspect of Allah’s perfect knowledge and ability.  

     Allah created death and life. He causes whom He wants to die and He causes whom He wants to live. Allah created people to test them as to whom of them will do the best conduct in the life of this world. Then, He will recompense every doer according to his deeds, good or evil. 

     Allah is the All-Mighty and no one can overcome Him and nothing can stand before Him. Allah is the All-Forgiving. He forgives the sins of those who repent of their sins and seek His forgiveness. 

   Death is first mentioned because it implies subjugation since no one can escape from death. It is also said that death is mentioned first because things have no presence before their existence and that mentioning death first motivates one to do his best to please Allah, obey His commands, and avoid His prohibitions. 

    Qatada, may Allah be pleased with him, said about the meaning of the following ayah: [67:2 Who created death and life…] ‘Allah humiliates man by death. He has made the life of this world the home of life and the Hereafter the home of recompense and perpetuity.’ 

     Some scholars say that death is not complete nonexistence; rather, it is a state of disconnection and separation of the soul from the body. Death is a transformation from one state to another one and moving from one place to another place, and life is the opposite of it. 

67:3 Who created seven heavens one upon another. You see not in the creation of the All-Merciful any inconsistency. Then look again, do you see any fissure?

67:4 Then look again and yet again, your gaze will come back to you humbled, weary.  

     Allah, Exalted be He, created seven heavens one upon another in the best form. You, the beholder, do not see any inconsistency in the creation of Allah, the All-Merciful. 

      Look again at heaven, do you see any fissure in it? No, Allah created heaven in the best form and there is no fissure therein, which proves that its Creator is great and able. 

       Then, look again at heaven, and look again. Every time you, the beholder, look at heaven, your gaze will come back to you humbled and weary as it will find no fault or defect in the creation of heaven. 

     O beholder, you will see no inconsistency, fault, or defect in heaven no matter how many times you will look at it. 

67:5 And verily We have adorned the lower heaven with lamps and made therefrom shooting stones for the devils. And We have prepared for them the torment of the Blaze.

      Allah, Exalted be He, has adorned the lower heaven with stars so it becomes in the best form. The stars are called lamps because they illuminate heaven like lamps. Moreover, Allah, the Able, has made the stars shooting stones when meteors fall on and burn the devils, which is their punishment in the life of this world. And Allah has prepared for the devils severe torment in the blazing fire of Hell on the Day of Judgment. 

    Qatada, may Allah have mercy on him, said, ‘[67:5 And verily We have adorned the lower heaven with lamps and made therefrom shooting stones for the devils.] Allah, Exalted be He, has created the stars for three functions, namely, to adorn the lower heaven, as shooting stones for the devils, and signs that guide people on earth. Then, whoever claims that they have other functions, he has said groundless opinion, erred, missed his share, and claimed to have knowledge that he does have.’ 

Learned Lessons from Surah Al-Mulk Ayah 1-5

• Allah is great in His self, names, and attributes. He is the Owner and King of heaven, the earth, and all that are in them, and He is able to do all things.

• Allah created death and life to test people as to who will obey His commands and who will disobey Him in the life of this world. On the Day of Judgment, He will recompense every person according to his deeds, good or evil.

• Allah is the All-Mighty and the All-Forgiving. He will punish the evildoers and forgive those who repent of their sins and reward them immensely.

• Allah has created seven heavens in the best form and adorned the lower heaven with stars. There is no inconsistency in the creation of the heavens, which confirms that their Creator, Allah, is One and Able.

• No matter how many times the beholder looks at heaven, he will never find any defect or fault in its creation.

• Allah has made the stars shooting stones that fall and burn the devils when meteors on them in the life of this world, and He has prepared for them severe punishment in the blazing fire of Hell on the Day of Judgment. 

• Allah’s knowledge and power are perfect.

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Introduction to English Translation and Tafsir of Surah Al-Mulk

 

Name of the Surah

This surah is called ‘Al-Mulk, the dominion’ because it begins with exalting and glorifying Allah, the King of the heavens, the earth, and all that is on them. Allah has absolute authority in this universe and does, as He wants. Surah Al-Mulk was revealed in Makkah. It contains thirty ayat. 

Abu Hurairah, may Allah be pleased with him, reported that Prophet Muhammad [peace be upon him] said, ‘There is a surah in the Quran that contains thirty ayahs. It will intercede for its reciter until his sins are forgiven, namely, [67:1 Blessed is He in Whose hand is the dominion…] surah Al-Mulk.’ 

Relationship between Surah Al-Mulk and At-Tahrim

Surah Al-Mulk comes after surah At-Tahrim according to the written copy of the Quran, al-Mushaf. Surah Al-Mulk confirms the purport of surah Al-Tahrim, namely, demonstrating Allah’s perfect ability and His complete support to His Messenger Muhammad [peace upon him]. On the other hand, surah Al-Mulk establishes the fact that Allah owns all that is in the heavens, the earth, and all that are in them, and that His ability is perfect.  

At the end of surah At-Tahrim, it is mentioned two examples of disbelievers and believers, namely, the wife of Prophet Noah and Lot, and the wife of Pharaoh and Mary, the mother of Prophet Jesus, respectively. Then, surah Al-Mulk demonstrates Allah’s perfect knowledge and ability. He, out of His perfect wisdom, causes amazing things to happen in this universe. Though the wives of Prophet Noah and Lot were disbelievers, they were married to noble Prophets of Allah, which is an amazing thing. Moreover, though the wife of Pharaoh was a believer, she was married to a disbeliever, and though Mary was virgin, she gave birth to her son Prophet Jesus, which was an amazing thing.

Most Important Topics Discussed in Surah Al-Mulk 

The main theme of surah Al-Mulk, like all surahs revealed in Makkah, is the principles of Islamic creed, namely, confirming that Allah exists, that He is One, that He is great and able, and demonstrating His Oneness by referring to some wonders in the universe, and affirming that the Day of Judgment will take place.  

In the beginning, surah Al-Mulk speaks about exalting and glorifying Allah by mentioning that He is the only King of the universe and all that is in it and that He alone can cause death and give life.

67:1 Blessed is He in Whose hand is the dominion and He is powerful over all things, 

67:2 who created death and life that He may test you which of you is best in conduct, and He is the All-Mighty, the All-Forgiving,

Surah Al-Mulk confirms that Allah exists by referring to the fact that He created the seven heavens and adorned the lower heaven with beautiful stars, and He has made them shooting stones for the devils. This demonstrates that this universe is managed according to a perfect system. 

67:3 who created seven heavens one upon another. You see not in the creation of the All-Merciful any inconsistency. Then look again, do you see any fissure?

67:5 And verily We have adorned the lower heaven with lamps and made therefrom shooting stones for the devils. And We have prepared for them the torment of the Blaze.

Surah Al-Mulk refers to an aspect of Allah’s perfect ability by mentioning that He has prepared Hell for punishing the disbelievers and giving good news to the believers that He will forgive their sins and give them a great reward. This agrees with the typical style of the Quran that mentions warning of Allah’s severe punishment and then refers to His immense forgiveness and reward for the believers.  

67:6 And for those who disbelieve in their Lord is the torment of Hell, the wretched end. 

67:12 Surely those who fear their Lord, though unseen, for them is forgiveness and a great reward. 

Surah Al-Mulk refers to an aspect of Allah’s perfect knowledge, ability, and blessings on His creatures. Allah knows what people conceal and proclaim. He has created man and made the earth subservient for him so that he can live easily on it. Allah has also made the earth a safe place for man and protected it from sinking and from burning stones. Moreover, Allah has made birds able to fly easily in the air and provided people with provision. 

67:13 And conceal your speech or proclaim it, He is the All-Knowing of what is in the breasts.

67:15 He is the One Who has made the earth subservient for you - so walk through its tracts and eat of His provision, and to Him is the Resurrection. 

67:19 Have they not seen the birds above them spreading their wings, and folding them? None holds them but the All-Merciful. Verily, He is All-Seeing of everything. 

67:21 Yet, who is this that can provide for you if He withholds His provision? No, but they persist in insolence and aversion.

Finally, surah Al-Mulk confirms that the resurrection on the Day of Judgment will take place, and Allah only knows when it will happen. It warns the disbelievers of Allah’s severe punishment. Furthermore, surah Al-Mulk mentions that the believers must put trust in Allah and that Allah is able to make water sink into the earth so that no one can provide people with it except He, Exalted be He. 

67:25 And they say, ‘When shall this promise come to pass if you are truthful?’ 

67:26 Say, ‘The knowledge thereof is only with Allah and I am only a clear warner.’

67:29 Say, ‘He is the All-Merciful, and in Him, we put our trust. So, you will know who is in error, manifest.’

67:30 Say, ‘Tell me, if your water were to sink away, who then can bring you water, flowing.’

In sum, surah Al-Mulk confirms that Allah exists and is One by referring to some examples of His creatures, His perfect knowledge and ability, warning to some horrors of the Day of Judgment, and some of His blessings on people. 

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Learn English Translation and Tafsir of Surah An-Nas

 

Name of the Surah 

This surah is called surah An-Nas because it begins with ‘Say I seek refuge in the Lord of An-Nas, namely, men.’ The word ‘An-Nas’ is repeated five times in this surah. Surah An-Nas was revealed in Makkah. It contains six ayat and it is the last surah in al-Mushaf, the written copy of the Quran.  

Relationship between Surah An-Nas and Al-Falaq

Surah Al-Falaq speaks about seeking refuge in Allah from all evils that are found in all places and times. It also mentions especially seeking refuge in Allah from the evil of the witches and the enviers. Thus, it refers to afflictions that are caused by fellow human beings and other creatures. Since the foundation of enmity between men and the jinn is envy, surah An-Nas speaks about seeking refuge in Allah from specific evil, who is the greatest enemy to man, namely, Satan. He does his best to deceive men and make them disobey Allah, Exalted be He.

Most Important Topics Discussed in Surah An-Nas

Surah An-Nas speaks about seeking refuge in the Lord and King of men, Allah, from the evil of Satan and his soldiers, who whisper in the souls of men to cause them to commit sins. 

English Translation of Surah An-Nas

Revealed in Makkah, Contains 6 Ayah

Bism-Allah ar-Rahman ar-Rahim

In the Name of Allah, the Giver of Mercy, the Most Merciful

114:1 Say, ‘I seek refuge in the Lord of men,

 114:2 the King of men, 

114:3 the God of men, 

114:4 from the evil of the sneaking whisperer, 

114:5 who whispers in the breasts of men, 

114:6 and from the jinn and men.’ 

Tafsir

114:1 Say, ‘I seek refuge in the Lord of men,

114:2 the King of men, 

114:3 the God of men, 

O noble Messenger Muhammad, ‘Say I seek refuge in the Lord of men, Allah. He is their Lord, who manages and takes care of all their affairs. Allah is the King of men, who has complete authority over them. They can never escape from His dominion. The true God, who deserves sincere worship, is Allah. All creatures must submit to Him and obey His commands because He created them and bestowed His blessings on them. 

The Lord, the King, and the God are specifically added to men to honor them and show that men are wrong by worshipping false gods besides Allah though He is the only true Lord, King, and God, who deserves sincere worship. 

114:4 from the evil of the sneaking whisperer, 

114:5 who whispers in the breasts of men, 

O noble Messenger Muhammad, say, ‘I seek refuge in Allah from the evil of the sneaking whisperer. I seek refuge in Allah from Satan, who whispers in the breasts of men and entices them to disobey Allah.’

Satan does his best to entice the believers to disobey Allah. He keeps on encouraging them to sin, but when they mention Allah’s name, he departs secretly and moves away. Therefore, the believer should always remember Allah as much as he can to protect himself against Satan’s evil whisper.

Abdul Allah Ibn Abbas, may Allah be pleased with them, said, ‘There is no infant, but Satan is on his heart. When he becomes an adult and mentions Allah’s name, Satan will move away from him, but if he forgets to do so, Satan will whisper in his heart. This is the meaning of the following ayah: [114:4 from the evil of the sneaking whisperer,]’ 

Qatada, may Allah be pleased with him, said, ‘The sneaking whisperer is Satan, and he is also the sneaker. When the believer remembers Allah, he moves away.’ 

114:6 and from the jinn and men.’ 

O noble Messenger Muhammad, say, ‘I seek refuge in Allah, the only true God and the King of men, from the evil of Satan, who whispers in the breasts of men, and from the evil of the jinn and men.’

The jinn are mentioned first because they cannot be seen.

 Imam Ibn Kathir, may Allah have mercy on him, said, ‘Lordship, Kingship, and Godhead are attributes of Allah. He is the Lord, the King, and the God of everything in this universe. He created them all, and they are His slaves. Therefore, Allah has commanded the person, who seeks protection, to seek refuge in Him by using these attributes to protect himself from the evil of the sneaking whisperer, Satan. There is no human being but has a companion, who entices him to sin and spares no effort to achieve his goal. He, who Allah protects, will be protected. It is narrated in an authentic narration that Messenger Muhammad [peace be upon him] said, ‘No one of you but has a companion, who is assigned to him.’ The companions said, ‘Even you, O Messenger of Allah.’ He said, ‘Yes, but Allah has helped me to overcome him. Thus, he has become a believer. Therefore, he does not command me to do anything except good deeds.’ 

The whisperer can be one of the jinn or a human being. The one, who belongs to the jinn, whispers in the breasts of human beings and entices them to sin. As for the one, who belongs to men, he pretends to be a lover and adviser to make the listener believe that he loves him. 

Learned Lessons from Surah An-Nas

• Surah An-Nas teaches the believers how to protect themselves against the evil of the jinn and men. 

• Surah An-Nas mentions three attributes of Allah, namely, Lordship, Kingship, and Godhead.

• Allah will protect those who seek in Him against the evil of the jinn and men.

• Allah is the only true King of this universe and all that is in it. 

• The whisperer, who entices to do evil, can be one of the jinn or human beings. 

• The whisperer among the jinn whispers in the breasts of human beings, and the whisperer among men pretends to be a friend, who wants to guide his friend to the right path, but he wants to harm him. 

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Surah Al-Falaq

 

Name of the Surah 

This surah is called Al-Falaq because it begins with ‘Say, I seek refuge in Lord of al-Falaq, namely, daybreak.’ It was revealed in Makkah. It contains five ayat. 

Surah Al-Falaq instructs Messenger Muhammad [peace be upon him] and his nation concerning how to seek refuge in Allah from the evil of the haters and magicians. 

Relationship between Surah Al-Falaq and Al-Ikhlas 

Surah Al-Ikhlas, which comes before surah al-Falaq, according to the written copy of the Quran, al-Mushaf, confirms Allah’s Oneness and that He has no wife nor offspring. Then surah Al-Falaq mentions how a believer can protect himself against the evil of the evildoers, who try to drive him away from worshipping Allah alone and performing righteous deeds, such as Satan and his progeny, and the evildoers among men and jinn. 

Uqba Ibn Amir, may Allah be pleased with him, narrated that Messenger Muhammad [peace be upon him] said, ‘It has been revealed some ayat to me this night the like of which had never been revealed before, surah Al-Falaq and surah An-Nas.’   

Aisha, may Allah be pleased with her said, ‘Whenever Prophet Muhammad [peace be upon him] went to his bed every night, he would cup his hands. Then, he would blow over them and recite surah Al-Ikhlas, al-Falaq, and an-Nas over them. Thereafter, he would rub his hand over whatever part of his body he could rub, starting with his head, face, and the front part of his body. He would do so three times.’ 

Most Important Topics Discussed in Surah Al-Falaq 

Surah Al-Falaq speaks about seeking refuge in Allah from the evil of the creatures, especially, the darkness of the night, magicians, and the enviers. 

English Translation of Surah Al-Falaq

Revealed in Makkah, Contains 5 Ayah

Bism-Allah ar-Rahman ar-Rahim

In the Name of Allah, the Giver of Mercy, the Most Merciful

113:1 Say, ‘I seek refuge in the Lord of the daybreak 

113:2 from the evil of what He has created, 

113:3 from the evil of the darkness when it comes,  

113:4 from the evil of those who blow on the knots, 

113:5 and from the evil of the envier when he envies.’ 

Tafsir

113:1 Say, ‘I seek refuge in the Lord of the daybreak 

113:2 from the evil of what He has created, 

 In the Arabic language, al-Falaq, which is translated into daybreak, means separating something apart from another thing. The scholars of Tafsir mention the following meanings for it: 1) It is a prison in Hell. 2) It is one of the names of Hell. 3) It refers to all creatures. 4) It refers to the daybreak. 5) It refers to mountains and rocks that split, gushing forth water therefrom. 6) It refers to every creature that splits whether animals, plants, etc. 

 After mentioning the opinions of the scholars, Imam Muhammad Ibn Jarir at-Tabari, said, ‘The correct opinion is that Allah, Exalted be He, commanded His Prophet Muhammad to say, ‘I seek refuge in the Lord of the daybreak…’ In the Arabic language, Al-Falaq means daybreak. Al-Falaq may refer to a prison in Hell. However, Allah, Exalted be He, has not mentioned any proof confirming that Al-Falaq means one of the aforementioned meanings. Allah, Exalted be He, is the Lord of everything that He created. Thus, Al-Falaq refers to everything that splits.’ 

O noble Messenger Muhammad, say, ‘I seek refuge in the Lord of Al-Falaq. He is the One, who causes the day to break, and He is the Lord of all creatures. I seek refuge in Allah from the evil of what He has created since no one can protect against any evil but Him. He is the Creator and the Owner of all creatures. He manages their affairs and can change their condition from one state to another.’

113:3 from the evil of the darkness when it comes,  

113:4 from the evil of those who blow on the knots, 

113:5 and from the evil of the envier when he envies.’ 

After seeking refuge in Allah from all evil creatures, three types of evil are mentioned because they are the greatest evils.

O noble Messenger Muhammad, say, ‘I seek refuge in Allah from the evil of the night when it comes and grows dark, from the evil of the magicians, who blow on the knots to cast a spell over someone, and from the evil of the envier, who hopes that evil befalls other people, and hopes that they lose the blessings they enjoy.’ 

It is commanded to seek refuge in Allah from the night when it comes and grows dark because a dark night is frightening and one cannot know what is hidden under its darkness. 

Learned Lessons from Surah Al-Falaq

• Surah Al-Falaq mentions how a believer can protect himself against the evil that may befall him, such as the evil of human beings, the jinn, Satan, beasts, etc. 

• A believer should protect himself against evil by blowing on his cupped hands and then reciting surah Al-Ikhlas, al-Falaq, and an-Nas over them, as Messenger Muhammad [peace be upon him] has instructed the believers to do. 

• Surah Al-Falaq instructs the believer to protect himself against evil, especially, the evil of the night when it grows dark, the witches when they cast a spell, and the envier, who wishes evil to befall someone. 

• Wishing to have a blessing like someone is permissible, but wishing to harm him by wishing that the blessing he enjoys is forbidden.

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English Translation and Tafsir of Surah Al-Ikhlas

 

Name of the Surah 

This surah is called Al-Ikhlas, sincerity, because it speaks about sincerity regarding worshipping Allah, Exalted be He. It was revealed in Makkah. It contains four ayat. 

Relationship between Surah  Al-Ikhlas and Al-Kafirun

Surah Al-Kafirun disapproves of worshipping any god besides Allah and declares that there is no meeting point between worshipping Allah alone and worshipping false gods. Surah Al-Ikhlas confirms that Allah alone deserves sincere worship.

Most Important Topics Discussed in Surah Al-Ikhlas

Surah Al-Ikhlas speaks about the foundation of the Islamic creed, namely, Oneness of Allah, Exalted He.  It mentions that Allah alone has all attributes of perfection, which necessitates worshipping Him alone. By confirming Allah’s Oneness, surah Al-Ikhlas refutes the claims of those who worship other gods with Him. 

Many narrations mention the virtue of reciting surah Al-Ikhlas because it summarizes all the principles of the Islamic belief that are mentioned in the Quran, namely, Allah’s Oneness, and establishing the rules of the Islamic Shariah. 

It is said that three kinds of texts are found in the Quran, namely, the rules, the promise of reward and the warning of punishment, and the names and attributes of Allah. Surah Al-Ikhlas contains all these kinds of texts.

Abu Sa’id, may Allah be pleased with him, narrated that Messenger Muhammad [peace be upon him] said to his companions, ‘ Is any of you unable to recite a third of the Quran in a night?’ They felt that was difficult for them to do so. Thus, they said, ‘Is any of us able to do so, O Messenger of Allah?’ He said, ‘Surah Al-Ikhlas is equal to a third of the Quran.’ 

 It was narrated that the disbelievers asked Messenger Muhammad [peace be upon him] about the lineage of Allah, Exalted be He. Thus, Allah revealed surah Al-Ikhlas to answer their question. It was also narrated that the Jews said to Messenger Muhammad, ‘Those are the creatures that Allah created. Then, who created Allah?’ Therefore, Allah revealed surah Al-Ikhlas to answer their question. 

English Translation of Surah Al-Ikhlas

Revealed in Makkah, Contains four Ayah

Bism-Allah ar-Rahman ar-Rahim

In the Name of Allah, the Giver of Mercy, the Most Merciful

112:1 Say, ‘He is Allah, One. 

112:2 Allah, the Self-Sufficient, 

112:3 He begets not, nor was He begotten, 

112:4 and there is none like Him.’

Tafsir 

112:1 Say, ‘He is Allah, One. 

 Surah Al-Ikhlas begins with the command, ‘say’ to emphasize the importance of the subject that will be mentioned.  In the Arabic language, the one ‘Ahad’means the one who is single in his self, attributes, names, deeds, and all his affairs. Allah has no equal or likeness in His self, attributes, names, deeds, and all His affairs. 

 O noble Messenger Muhammad, say to those who have asked you about the attributes and lineage of your Lord, ‘Allah is One. He is One in His self, names, and attributes. He has no partner, no equal, and no likeness. Sincere worship is due to Allah alone.’ 

112:2 Allah, the Self-Sufficient, 

Allah, the Creator of the universe and that are all in it, is Self-Sufficient.  He does not need anyone, while all created beings need Him. They need His help, support, and guidance. The creatures cannot manage their affairs without Allah’s help, support, and guidance, while He is in no need of them. Moreover, Allah is the One, who is perfect in all His names and attributes. 

112:3 He begets not, nor was He begotten, 

Allah, Exalted be He, does not beget. He has no wife nor children. He has not begotten. He has no father nor mother. 

The disbelievers claim that the angels are Allah’s daughters, the Jews say that Ezra is the son of Allah, and the Christians say that Prophet Jesus is the son of Allah. The ayah refutes their claims and it confirms that Allah does not beget and He has not begotten.

112:4 and there is none like Him.’

There is none like or equal to Allah, and there is no partner to Allah in His kingdom. This negates the belief of the disbelievers, who think that there are partners and equals to Allah. They make their false gods partners and equals to Allah, which is a sheer lie against Allah, Exalted He. 

Abdul Allah Ibn Abbas, may Allah be pleased with them, narrated that Messenger Muhammad [peace be upon him] said, ‘Allah said, ‘The son of Adam tells a lie against Me, and he has no right to do so. And he abuses Me, and he has no right to do so. As for telling a lie against Me, he claims that I cannot recreate him as I created him the first time, and as for abusing Me, he says that I have offspring. Exalted be I! I am far from having a wife or a son.’ 

In sum, surah Al-Ikhlas negates all types of beliefs that claim that there are gods besides Allah. It confirms that Allah is Oneness, it negates that Allah has offspring, and it negates that Allah has partners or equals. It refutes the claims of the disbelievers, who believe that there are other gods besides Allah, Exalted be He.

Learned Lessons from Surah Al-Ikhlas

• Surah Al-Ikhlas confirms that Allah is One and it negates that Allah has offspring, equals, or partners.

• Allah is Self-Sufficient. He does not need any of the creatures, while all created beings need Him and cannot do without His help, support, and guidance. 

• Allah is perfect in His self, names, and attributes.

• Surah Al-Ikhlas negates the claims of the disbelievers, who believe that there are other gods besides Allah.

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