Character & Virtue

Ikhlas

إِخْلَاص · /ɪx.laːs/

Ikhlas is sincerity, doing an act of worship purely for Allah's sake, without seeking praise or recognition from others.

What does Ikhlas mean?

Considered foundational to whether an act of worship is accepted, ikhlas means the intention behind a prayer or good deed is directed at Allah alone, free of any wish to be seen or praised by people.

Alternative Spellings

Ikhlaas