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Qul Huwa Allahu Ahad - Say: He Is Allah, the One

Al-Ikhlas (The Sincerity) · Chapter 112, Verse 1 of 4

The first verse of Surah Al-Ikhlas, equal to one-third of the Quran in reward. The most concise declaration of Tawhid in any scripture.

بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمَٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ قُلْ هُوَ ٱللَّهُ أَحَدٌ

Qul huwal laahu ahad

Say, "He is Allah, [who is] One,

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Questions about this verse

What is Qul Huwa Allahu Ahad?
"Qul Huwa Allahu Ahad" means "Say: He is Allah, the One." It is the first verse of Surah Al-Ikhlas (chapter 112). The Prophet (PBUH) said reciting this surah equals one-third of the Quran.
Why is Surah Al-Ikhlas equal to one-third of the Quran?
Surah Al-Ikhlas exclusively covers Tawhid - the Oneness of Allah - which is one of the three main themes of the entire Quran, making it equal to that entire third in reward.