Al-Kawthar Surah 108 · 3 verses

الكوثر

Al-Kawthar

Abundance

Revelation: Meccan
Verses: 3 verses
Ruku: 1 ruku
Order of revelation: 15th revealed

بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمَٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ

1

إِنَّآ أَعْطَيْنَٰكَ ٱلْكَوْثَرَ

Pickthall

Lo! We have given thee Abundance;
2

فَصَلِّ لِرَبِّكَ وَٱنْحَرْ

Pickthall

So pray unto thy Lord, and sacrifice.
3

إِنَّ شَانِئَكَ هُوَ ٱلْأَبْتَرُ

Pickthall

Lo! it is thy insulter (and not thou) who is without posterity.

About Surah Al-Kawthar

Also written Kausar, Kawthar

Surah Al-Kawthar is the 108th surah of the Quran: a Makki surah of 3 verses in para 30.

The shortest surah of the Quran. It tells the Prophet ﷺ that he has been given al-Kawthar, so pray to your Lord and sacrifice, and that it is his enemy who is cut off (108:1–3).

What is the meaning of Surah Al-Kawthar?

Al-Kawthar means “Abundance”, which Allah granted the Prophet ﷺ (108:1). In hadith it is a river in Paradise (Sahih Muslim 400).

How many verses are in Surah Al-Kawthar?

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

Is Surah Al-Kawthar Makki or Madani?

It is a Makki (Meccan) surah, revealed in Mecca before the Hijrah. It was the 15th surah to be revealed.

Which para is Surah Al-Kawthar in?

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

Can I read Surah Al-Kawthar with transliteration?

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