Al-Ikhlāṣ

24 passages reference this surah

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Book 37: The Book of Intention, Sincerity, and Truthfulness

Imam al-Ghazali · Ihya' 'Ulum al-Din

1. "without realizing it. Explanations of the Statements of the Elders on Sincerity Al-Susi said, Sincerity is the absence of seeing sincerity. For anyone who witnesses sincerity in their sincerity needs their sincerity to be sincere. This points to purifying the"

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2. "Some said, Sincerity of an hour is salvation for eternity, but sincerity is rare, and it is said, Knowledge is the seed, action is the planting, and its water is sincerity. Some said, When Allah dislikes a servant, he gives him three things and withholds three."

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3. "with. Sincerity opposes association. Whoever is not sincere is an associate, though association varies in degrees. Sincerity in monotheism opposes association in divinity. Association can be hidden or apparent, and the same applies to sincerity."

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Book 4: The Book of Prayer

Imam al-Ghazali · Ihya’ ‘Ulum al-Din

1. "As for the prayer of Shaban on the fifteenth night, one prays a hundred rakahs, each two rakahs followed by Taslim, reciting Al-Ikhlas eleven times after Al-Fatiha in each rakah. Alternatively, one can pray ten rakahs, reciting Al-Ikhlas a hundred times after Al-Fatiha"

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The Story of Musa

Ibn Kathir · Stories of the Prophets

1. "care for him for you and are sincerely caring for him? They took her and asked, how do you know of their sincerity towards him? Do you know him? They doubted this, which is part of the trials, O Ibn Jubair. She replied, their sincerity and kindness to him is due"

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Book 28: Condemnation of Status and Showing Off

Imam al-Ghazali · Ihya’ ‘Ulum al-Din

1. "righteous deeds more diligently than others hide their sins, hoping for purity in their actions. They trust that Allah will reward them openly on the Day of Judgment for their sincerity, knowing that only sincerity is accepted on that day. They understand their"

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2. "to shyness from people, but that is false. Rather, shyness is a trait that arises from a noble nature, which then incites either the motivation for showiness or sincerity. It is possible for sincerity to accompany shyness, just as it is possible for hypocrisy"

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3. "especially if he does not intend the reward. If he intends both the reward and praise in his charity or prayer, it is the shirk that contradicts sincerity. We have discussed its ruling in the Book of Sincerity, and the narrations indicate"

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Book 30: The Condemnation of Self-Delusion

Imam al-Ghazali · Ihya’ ‘Ulum al-Din

1. "his sincerity and honesty in upholding the truth of his knowledge. He thanks God for what he has facilitated through his tongue for the benefit of his creation, seeing it as atonement for his sins without examining the sincerity of his intention."

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Book 15: Friendship and Brotherhood

Imam al-Ghazali · Ihya’ ‘Ulum al-Din

1. "forward. Stand when they enter and remain seated only when they are seated, sitting humbly where they choose. As unity increases, the burden of these rites such as standing, apologizing, and praising lightens. Once unity is achieved, formality"

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2. "and supplication, in sincerity and loyalty, and in easing burdens and avoiding artificiality and expectation. These encompass eight rights, with the first right concerning wealth. The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, The likeness of two brothers"

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Book 33: Fear and Hope

Imam al-Ghazali · Ihya’ ‘Ulum al-Din

1. "sincerity in my deeds. How can I secure such sincerity when I am afflicted with flaws? But in my sins I rely on your pardon. How can you not forgive them when you are known for your generosity? It is said that a Magian sought hospitality"

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2. "they do not consume, is unattached to a worldly life they know will depart, and dedicates every breath to God alone. This is sincerity. A person deserving to be called truthful is one in whom sincerity, scrupulousness, and"

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Book 32: Patience and Gratitude

Imam al-Ghazali · Ihya’ ‘Ulum al-Din

1. "The first stage is before the act of worship. This involves purifying one's intention, maintaining sincerity, refraining from hypocrisy, and avoiding the incitements of afflictions, while firmly intending sincerity and fidelity."

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Book 7: The Mysteries of Pilgrimage

Imam al-Ghazali · Ihya’ ‘Ulum al-Din

1. "and deed. To intend the house of Allah, while the intent is anything but Him, is among the gravest of sins. Thus, let one rectify their resolve with sincerity, and sincerity is through avoiding everything"

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2. "The third section concerns leaving the house. When intending to leave, perform two rakahs of prayer. In the first, after al-Fatiha, recite, Say, O Disbelievers, and in the second, al-Ikhlas. Upon completion, raise your hands and sincerely supplicate God with a pure and"

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3. "of them, was narrated by Abu Dawud from a Hadith of Ibn Umar with a sound chain. Declare your sincerity in service and hope for being noticed with an eye of mercy, like one who enters upon a king and leaves not knowing what the king will decide regarding him, whether"

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Book 36: The Book of Love, Longing, Intimacy, and Contentment

Imam al-Ghazali · Ihya' 'Ulum al-Din

1. "deeds and ways with His servants. Surah Al-Ikhlas, focusing on sanctification, is equated to one-third of the Quran. The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, Whoever recites Surah Al-Ikhlas"

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2. "contentment and narrating stories of those satisfied with Allah's decree. The hadith, Whoever recites Surah Al-Ikhlas has recited one-third of the Quran, is recorded from the hadith of Ubay ibn Kab, Abu Sa'id and Abu Ad-Darda. This hadith highlights the pinnacle of sanctification,"

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Book 40: The Book of the Remembrance of Death and the Afterlife

Imam al-Ghazali · Ihya' 'Ulum al-Din

1. "Sincerity in this means having no aim other than Allah. Those who follow their desires as their deity are far from sincerity in their monotheism and leave their fate in peril. Now, consider the"

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Book 13: Etiquettes of Earning and Living

Imam al-Ghazali · Ihya’ ‘Ulum al-Din

1. "In another hadith, whoever says La ilaha illallah sincerely will enter paradise. When asked about its sincerity it was said, that he safeguards it from what Allah has prohibited. The Prophet also said, he has not believed in the Quran who makes lawful what it prohibits."

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Book 27: Condemnation of Miserliness and Love of Wealth

Imam al-Ghazali · Ihya’ ‘Ulum al-Din

1. "purity of heart, and sincerity toward the Muslims. God, the Almighty, has designated certain people as vessels of virtue, endearing goodness and its acts to them. He directs those seeking goodness towards them and facilitates for them the giving of it, just as He sends"

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Book 22: The Book of Disciplining the Soul

Imam al-Ghazali · Ihya' 'Ulum al-Din

1. "Faith is not just about inner thoughts or merely uttering the testimony without sincerity and truthfulness. This is like someone who claims a jewel is better than a pebble but only knows the word for jewel, not its reality. Such a person, accustomed to the pebble, may"

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Book 2: The Book of Belief

Imam al-Ghazali · Ihya’ ‘Ulum al-Din

1. "reject, but I feared he might order my execution. I wasn't afraid of death, but feared that my heart would be adorned for creation at the moment my soul leaves, so I refrained. This type of hypocrisy contradicts the truth, sincerity, completeness and purity of faith,"

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