Surah Ikhlas Word by Word English | ColorCoded Grammar, Translation & Transliteration

Internalize the pure essence of Monotheism (Tawhid) and the absolute Oneness of Allah with this specialized Surah Al-Ikhlas word by word study guide. Meticulously designed for spiritual clarity, this page features interactive Color-Coded Grammar Cards that allow readers to visually distinguish between nouns, verbs, and particles, simplifying the learning of Arabic sentence structures. To ensure precise reading for non-Arabic speakers, accurate Transliteration for Accurate Pronunciation is provided alongside every verse. This comprehensive tool empowers students to master Tajweed while internalizing the attributes of the One (Al-Ahad) and the Eternal Refuge (As-Samad) found in Surah Al-Ikhlas.

In the name of God
Noun (Ism)
Verb (Fi'l)
Particle (Harf)
قُلْ هُوَ ٱللَّهُ أَحَدٌ
Qul huwa l-lahu aḥad
Say, "He is Allah, [who is] One,"
112:1
Verb
قُلْ
Say
qul
Pronoun
هُوَ
He
huwa
Proper Noun
ٱللَّهُ
(is) Allah
l-lahu
Noun
أَحَدٌ
the One
aḥadun
ٱللَّهُ ٱلصَّمَدُ
Allahu l-ṣamad
"Allah, the Eternal Refuge."
112:2
Proper Noun
ٱللَّهُ
Allah
al-lahu
Noun
ٱلصَّمَدُ
the Eternal
l-ṣamadu
لَمْ يَلِدْ وَلَمْ يُولَدْ
Lam yalid wa-lam yūlad
"He neither begets nor is born,"
112:3
Particle
لَمْ
Not
lam
Verb
يَلِدْ
He begets
yalid
Particle
وَلَمْ
and not
walam
Verb
يُولَدْ
He is begotten
yūlad
وَلَمْ يَكُن لَّهُۥ كُفُوًا أَحَدٌۢ
Wa-lam yakun lahu kufuwan aḥad
"Nor is there to Him any equivalent."
112:4
Particle
وَلَمْ
And not
walam
Verb
يَكُن
is
yakun
Particle
لَّهُۥ
for Him
lahu
Noun
كُفُوًا
equivalent
kufuwan
Noun
أَحَدٌۢ
any [one]
aḥadun

CLOSING PRAYER

Ya Allah (O Allah), the One (Al-Ahad), the Eternal Refuge (As-Samad). We praise You, who neither begets nor is born. We thank You for the foundation of faith found in Surah Al-Ikhlas word by word.

O Rabb, instill the love of this Surah in our hearts, for Your Prophet told us that loving it leads to Paradise. Protect us from associating partners with You (Shirk). Grant us sincerity (Ikhlas) in all our deeds and make us rely solely upon You for all our needs.

Please accept this humble effort from us, for indeed, You are the All-Hearing, the All-Knowing. Ameen.

How the Surah Al-Ikhlas Word-by-Word Analysis Works

Unlike standard translations that give you the general meaning of a sentence, this page utilizes a unique “Full Context” Method”. We display the data in two distinct layers to ensure you never lose the flow of Surah Al-Ikhlas:

  • Top Row (Context): Read the Complete Arabic Verse alongside the Full English Translation to grasp the overall message and narrative of the Surah.
  • Bottom Row (Analysis): Dive into the Word-by-Word breakdown to see the exact meaning, spelling, and root origin of every single word in sequence.

Understanding the ColorCoded Grammar Guide for Surah Al-Ikhlas

Learn Quranic Arabic grammar (Nahw & Sarf) intuitively while you read. This resource replaces complex textbook rules with immediate visual cues. Every word in Surah Al-Ikhlas is presented as an interactive “Grammar Card” featuring instant color-coding:

  • Noun (Ism): Marked in Blue (Names, places, objects).
  • Verb (Fi’l): Marked in Red (Actions, tenses).
  • Particle (Harf): Marked in Green (Prepositions, connecting words).

This visual aid helps you instantly recognize sentence structures and parts of speech within the verses, aiding in faster retention and comprehension.

Transliteration & Pronunciation of Surah Al-Ikhlas

You do not need to be fluent in reading Arabic script to start reciting. Perfect your pronunciation with the Tajweed-friendly Transliteration included on every word card. This phonetic guide helps you pronounce challenging words in Surah Al-Ikhlas correctly, connecting the sound directly to the meaning.

Quranic Statistics: Building Vocabulary through Surah Al-Ikhlas

Many students feel overwhelmed by the vastness of the Quran, but the numbers prove it is achievable. The Quran is composed of approximately 77,797 total words, yet the vocabulary is highly repetitive.

  • Total Unique Words: Approximately 14,870.
  • Actual Root Words: Only ~2,000 words.

By reading Surah Al-Ikhlas word-by-word, you are learning the essential root words found in this chapter. Since these roots repeat frequently throughout the Quran, mastering the vocabulary in these verses directly contributes to understanding the entire Holy Book.

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