Ikhlas
إخلاص
ikhlāṣ
💫Spiritual
Sincerity, purity of intention in worship.
Full Definition
Ikhlas means sincerity, purity, or devotion, specifically referring to sincerity of intention in worship and actions performed solely for God's sake without ulterior motives. Chapter 112 of the Quran, Surat al-Ikhlas, emphasizes the purity of monotheistic belief. Ikhlas is considered essential for the acceptance of acts of worship.