Al-Asr Surah 103 · 3 verses

العصر

Al-Asr

The Declining Day, Epoch

Revelation: Meccan
Verses: 3 verses
Ruku: 1 ruku
Order of revelation: 13th revealed

بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمَٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ

1

وَٱلْعَصْرِ

Pickthall

By the declining day,
2

إِنَّ ٱلْإِنسَٰنَ لَفِى خُسْرٍ

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Lo! man is a state of loss,
3

إِلَّا ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُوا۟ وَعَمِلُوا۟ ٱلصَّٰلِحَٰتِ وَتَوَاصَوْا۟ بِٱلْحَقِّ وَتَوَاصَوْا۟ بِٱلصَّبْرِ

Pickthall

Save those who believe and do good works, and exhort one another to truth and exhort one another to endurance.

About Surah Al-Asr

Also written Asr

Surah Al-Asr is the 103rd surah of the Quran: a Makki surah of 3 verses in para 30.

In three verses it declares that all of mankind is in loss, except those who believe, do righteous deeds, and urge one another to the truth and to patience (103:1–3).

What is the meaning of Surah Al-Asr?

Al-Asr means “Time”, by which it opens with an oath (103:1).

How many verses are in Surah Al-Asr?

Surah Al-Asr has 3 verses (ayat) in 1 ruku.

Is Surah Al-Asr Makki or Madani?

It is a Makki (Meccan) surah, revealed in Mecca before the Hijrah. It was the 13th surah to be revealed.

Which para is Surah Al-Asr in?

It is in para (juz) 30 of the Quran, Juz ‘Amma.

Can I read Surah Al-Asr with transliteration?

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