Tafseer: Surah Al Ikhlas
Sheikh Azhari and his children explore Surah Al-Ikhlas: who is Allah, does He have parents or children, and why is it a third of the Qur'an? Ages 4 to 9.
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What is Tafseer: Surah Al Ikhlas about?
Tafseer: Surah Al Ikhlas is an Islamic video for children aged 4 to 9 in which Sheikh Azhari and his children explore the meaning of Surah Al-Ikhlas, the short surah that tells us who Allah is.
It starts with a big question: who is Allah? The children's first answers are "our Lord" and "a God", and one of them says "toys", so the Sheikh helps them along. Surah Al-Ikhlas, he explains, was revealed when some people came to the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and asked him to tell them about Allah. Allah answered: say, He is Allah, the One. So how many Allahs are there? Just one.
Next comes As-Samad. The Sheikh lists what he needs to do in a day: come home from work, play with his children, eat his dinner and sleep at night. Allah needs none of these things, because He is As-Samad. Then the tricky part: does Allah have a mum or dad? Does He have children? The children do not always get it right the first time, which is part of the fun, and the surah gives the answer: He was not born, and He has no children.
The family then talks about Jannah, and all the wonderful things the children hope for there, from sweets to a house made of chocolate. Allah is in charge of all of it. And unlike the family's pet budgie, Allah will never die: He is Al-Hayy, the Ever-Living, as Ayat al-Kursi says.
Finally, the children learn that Surah Al-Ikhlas is worth a third of the Qur'an, because it is all about Allah.
The episode lasts about 7 minutes and is music-free. It is part of the Azharis' tafseer series, in the same relaxed family style as their Juz by Juz and Names of Allah videos.
What your child will learn
- Allah is One.
- Allah is As-Samad: He needs nothing, and everything needs Him.
- Allah has no parents and no children.
- Allah is Al-Hayy, the Ever-Living, and He will never die.
- Surah Al-Ikhlas is worth a third of the Qur'an.
Where this video comes from
- Surah Al-Ikhlas 112:1-4: Say, He is Allah, the One. Allah, the Self-Sufficient. He was not born, nor does He have children, and there is none like Him.
- Surah Al-Baqarah 2:255: Ayat al-Kursi, which names Allah the Ever-Living (Al-Hayy), who never sleeps.
- Sahih al-Bukhari 5013: The Prophet ﷺ said that Surah Al-Ikhlas is equal to a third of the Qur'an.
Talk about it afterwards
- Who is Allah? How would you answer a friend who asked?
- What does As-Samad mean?
- Why is Surah Al-Ikhlas worth a third of the Qur'an?
- When do you recite Surah Al-Ikhlas?
Words to know
- Tafseer
- The explanation of the meaning of the Qur'an.
- Ahad
- One; Allah is One, with no partner.
- As-Samad
- The Self-Sufficient, whom everything needs and who needs nothing.
- Al-Hayy
- The Ever-Living; one of the names of Allah.
- Jannah
- Paradise.
Frequently asked questions
What age is Tafseer: Surah Al Ikhlas suitable for?
Children aged 4 to 9. It is a relaxed family conversation, with plenty of funny moments from the children.
Is Tafseer: Surah Al Ikhlas based on the Qur'an?
Yes. It explains Surah Al-Ikhlas verse by verse, with a verse from Ayat al-Kursi and a hadith from Sahih al-Bukhari.
Does Tafseer: Surah Al Ikhlas have music?
No. It is music-free.
How long is Tafseer: Surah Al Ikhlas?
About 7 minutes.
