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The Call to Sole Devotion
Call to worship and sacrifice exclusively to Allah
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The Call to Sole Devotion
Call to worship and sacrifice exclusively to Allah
So pray to your Lord and sacrifice.
Surah 108, Ayah 2
Multi-Source Confirmation
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So pray to your Lord and sacrifice [to Him alone].
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so pray unto thy Lord and sacrifice.
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So offer Prayer and sacrifice to your Lord alone.
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Therefore to thy Lord turn in Prayer and Sacrifice.
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So pray unto thy Lord, and sacrifice.
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Facing the True Enemy: The Cut-Off
He who hates you is the loser.
Surah 108, Ayah 3
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The River of Divine Abundance
We have given you plenty.
Surah 108, Ayah 1
Imam al-Tabari
Imam al-Tabari | Senior Correspondent & Bureau Historian
Audio Edition
Full Chapter Audio
3 verse segments
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Verse Segments
Surah 108, Ayah 1
Narrator
We have given you plenty.
Surah 108, Ayah 2
Narrator
So pray to your Lord and sacrifice.
Surah 108, Ayah 3
Narrator
He who hates you is the loser.
Sayyid Qutb
Sayyid Qutb | Literary & Scene Correspondent
Editorial
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Faith
Appears 3 times
· 16.7% of themes
Faith
3
Mercy
2
Worship
2
Unity
2
Prophets
2
Gratitude
1
Afterlife
1
Charity
1
Surah 108, Ayah 1
The River of Divine Abundance
Surah 108, Ayah 2
The Call to Sole Devotion
Surah 108, Ayah 3
Facing the True Enemy: The Cut-Off
Fakhr al-Din al-Razi
Fakhr al-Din al-Razi | Science & Cosmos Correspondent
Cross-Edition References
Edition 1
Surah 1, Ayah 1
-- The Call to Sole Devotion
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Surah 1, Ayah 2
-- The Call to Sole Devotion
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Surah 1, Ayah 3
-- The Call to Sole Devotion
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Surah 1, Ayah 4
-- The Call to Sole Devotion
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1, Ayah 6
-- The River of Divine Abundance
Edition 2
Surah 2, Ayah 6
-- The River of Divine Abundance
Edition 2
Surah 2, Ayah 7
-- The River of Divine Abundance
2, Ayah 8
-- The River of Divine Abundance
Imam al-Qurtubi
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Reader Action
Supplications
The Call to Sole Devotion
O Allah, keep my heart focused on You alone. Remove any desire to seek praise from others. Make my prayers and sacrifices sincere, pure, and solely for Your sake.
Surah 108, Ayah 2
Facing the True Enemy: The Cut-Off
O Allah, open my eyes to see who truly opposes You, guide me to detach from false enemies, and grant me the strength to help those who are cut off from Your mercy.
Surah 108, Ayah 3
The River of Divine Abundance
O Allah, You have granted me al‑Kawthar, the purest abundance. May I pour it into the hearts of others, and may my gratitude become a river that flows from my soul to the world. Guide me to use every gift for Your sake.
Surah 108, Ayah 1
Daily Actions
The Call to Sole Devotion
Whenever you feel a distraction, pause, recite this verse, and consciously direct your prayer and sacrifice solely to Allah.
Whenever you feel a distraction, pause, recite this verse, and consciously direct your prayer and sacrifice solely to Allah.
Surah 108, Ayah 2
Facing the True Enemy: The Cut-Off
Identify who truly is your enemy today and consciously choose to detach from or help those who are cut off from Allah.
Identify who truly is your enemy today and consciously choose to detach from or help those who are cut off from Allah.
Surah 108, Ayah 3
The River of Divine Abundance
Invoke al‑Kawthar by offering a sincere act of gratitude to someone or something each day.
Invoke al‑Kawthar by offering a sincere act of gratitude to someone or something each day.
Surah 108, Ayah 1
Reflect
The Call to Sole Devotion --
In what moments today did I offer my prayers or acts of worship to people, community, or worldly goals instead of directing them only to Allah?
Facing the True Enemy: The Cut-Off --
When do I label someone an enemy, and how often is that person actually cut off from faith? Does my reaction align with the verse’s warning that the real enemy is the one cut off?
The River of Divine Abundance --
When do I accept blessings as given rather than act upon them, and how does that shape my sense of purpose and responsibility?
Weekly Challenge
Prayer & Sacrifice Journal: For seven consecutive days, record each act of prayer or sacrifice you perform. Note the intention, the recitation of the verse, and whether you felt your focus was solely on Allah. At the end of each day, rate on a scale of 1-10 how pure your worship was. After the week, review the ratings; aim to increase the average score by at least 2 points in the next week. Outcome: a measurable rise in your daily monotheistic worship.
Surah 108, Ayah 2
Stand in a quiet space, inhale deeply, say the verse aloud, then close your eyes and offer a 3-second silent dua: "All praise and worship belong to You alone."
Surah 108, Ayah 2
Close your eyes, take three deep breaths, and mentally list everyone or everything you consider an enemy. For each, ask: "Is this person or thing truly cut off from Allah, or is my perception misguided?" If they are not cut off, adjust your view. If they are, decide whether to distance yourself or offer a helping hand. Write a brief note summarizing your decision.
Surah 108, Ayah 3
Imam al-Ghazali
Imam al-Ghazali | Editor-in-Chief
The Revelation Transcript
3 verses
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We have given you plenty.
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So pray to your Lord and sacrifice.
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He who hates you is the loser.
Imam al-Tabari
Imam al-Tabari | Senior Correspondent & Bureau Historian