Surah Al Asr

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Meaning of Surah Al Asr

The simple translation of the word “asr” is “time.” Allah swears an oath by time—a finite and limited resource that will eventually come to an end. This time must be utilized to its fullest, as it is precious and should be maximized by us, humankind, to gain the most from our brief existence.

Theme of Wal Asr Surah

This surah conveys that all human beings are in a state of loss, except for those who possess iman (faith in Islam), perform righteous deeds, and encourage others to uphold the Haqq (truth, rights, reality) and practice Sabr (patience).

Reminding that man is at a loss

Surah Al-Asr reminds us that humanity is at a loss unless they are among those who have faith and perform righteous deeds. It underscores the significance of faith and good deeds in attaining salvation and eternal happiness.

Wal Asr Surah Arabic Text
بِسْمِ اللّٰهِ الرَّحْمٰنِ الرَّحِیْمِ
وَ الْعَصْرِ(1)
اِنَّ الْاِنْسَانَ لَفِیْ خُسْرٍ(2)
اِلَّا الَّذِیْنَ اٰمَنُوْا وَ عَمِلُوا الصّٰلِحٰتِ وَ تَوَاصَوْا بِالْحَقِّ ﳔ وَ تَوَاصَوْا بِالصَّبْرِ(3)
SURAH AL-ASR TRANSLITERATION

Bismillaahir Rahmaanir Raheem 

Wal ‘asr(1)

Innal insaana lafee khusr(2)

Illal lazeena aamanoo wa ‘amilus saalihaati wa tawaasaw bilhaqqi wa tawaasaw bissabr(3)

Wal Asr Aurah in English

In the name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful.

By the passage of time(1)

Surely, mankind is in lose (2)

except those who have faith,and done righteous deeds and advised each other to truth, and urge each other to patience.(3)

Virtues and Rewards of Surah Al Asar Recitation

Emphasizing the importance of time: Surah Al-Asr reminds us of the importance of time and its scarcity. In the first verse of the surah, Allah Almighty says: “By time” (Al-Asr: 1). This indicates that man is at a loss unless he uses his time in a beneficial way.

Reminding that man is at a loss: Surah Al-Asr teaches that people are at a loss unless they have faith and do good deeds. It highlights the importance of faith and good actions for attaining salvation and eternal happiness.

Increase Patience level: Reciting this surah naturally enhances your patience and strengthens your faith. Moreover, those who practice patience will be rewarded by Allah on the Day of Judgement.

Interesting Fact about Surah Asr….

Abu Madinah reported: Whenever two men among the companions of the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, would meet, they would not part until one of them recited to the other, “By the time, surely mankind is in loss,” (103:1) and the other would bid him farewell with peace.

Source: al-Mu’jam al-Awsaṭ 5120

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