The evening azkar include reciting Surat al-Ikhlas three times, the chapter that equals a third of the Quran for its pure statement of Allah's oneness and its clearing of Him from any partner, offspring, or likeness. Recited in the evening with the two chapters of refuge, it suffices the believer against everything by Allah's leave.
من قالها حين يصبح وحين يمسى كفته من كل شىء (الإخلاص والمعوذتين).
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Meaning
Say: He is Allah, the One. Allah, the Eternal Refuge upon whom all depend. He neither begets nor is born, and there is none comparable to Him.
When to recite
Recite it three times in the evening as part of the evening azkar, usually paired with Surat al-Falaq and Surat an-Nas. It is also recommended before sleep and after obligatory prayers.
About this dhikr
This dhikr is part of Evening Azkar as documented in Hisnul Muslim (Fortress of the Muslim), and is recited 3 times.
How many times should this dhikr be recited?
This dhikr is recited 3 times, as narrated in Hisnul Muslim. Use the smart counter on this page to track your repetitions.
Why is Surat al-Ikhlas recited three times in the evening?
It is reported that whoever recites it with the two chapters of refuge three times in the evening and morning is protected from everything, so the threefold repetition attains this merit.
Are al-Ikhlas and the two chapters of refuge recited together?
Yes, it is recommended to recite Surat al-Ikhlas, al-Falaq, and an-Nas in sequence three times within the evening azkar for complete protection.
What does it mean that al-Ikhlas equals a third of the Quran?
It means it gathers one of the great foundations of the faith — the oneness and transcendence of Allah — so its reward with Allah is immense.