Surah Al Asr Read in Arabic with English translation, transliteration, tafseer, video & lessons.
Surah Al Asr Read in Arabic with English translation, transliteration, tafseer, video & lessons.
Surah Al Asr
| Surah Number | 103 |
| Surah Name | Al-Asr (The Declining Day) |
| Revelation Place | Makkah |
| Total Ayat | 3 |
| Main Theme | Success depends on faith, good deeds, truth, and patience |
Ayah by Ayah (Arabic, Transliteration, Translation)
| وَالْعَصْرِ ﴿١﴾ |
| Wal-Asr |
| By time, |
| إِنَّ الْإِنسَانَ لَفِي خُسْرٍ ﴿٢﴾ |
| Innal insaana lafee khusr |
| Indeed, mankind is in loss, |
| إِلَّا الَّذِينَ آمَنُوا وَعَمِلُوا الصَّالِحَاتِ وَتَوَاصَوْا بِالْحَقِّ وَتَوَاصَوْا بِالصَّبْرِ ﴿٣﴾ |
| Illal lazeena aamanu wa ‘amilus saalihaat wa tawaasaw bil-haqqi wa tawaasaw bis-sabr |
| Except for those who believe and do righteous deeds and advise each other to truth and advise each other to patience. |
Full Surah English Translation
(1) By time,
(2) Indeed, mankind is in loss,
(3) Except for those who believe and do righteous deeds and advise each other to truth and advise each other to patience.
Full Surah English Transliteration
(1) Wal-Asr
(2) Innal insaana lafee khusr
(3) Illal lazeena aamanu wa ‘amilus saalihaat wa tawaasaw bil-haqqi wa tawaasaw bis-sabr
Tafseer (Ibn Kathir Summary)
Surah Al-Asr is one of the most comprehensive Surahs of the Qur’an. Imam Shafi’i said that if people reflected only on this Surah, it would be enough for their guidance. Allah swears by time to emphasize the reality that humans are constantly losing their lives, except those who protect themselves through four qualities: faith, good deeds, speaking the truth, and being patient. These four principles define true success in this world and the next.
Video Recitation (Sheikh Sudais)
Benefits & Lessons
- Time is one of the greatest blessings of Allah.
- Most humans waste their lives and fall into loss.
- True success requires faith and righteous actions.
- Believers must support each other in truth and patience.
- Surah summarizes the core message of Islam in three verses.
- Teaches discipline, focus, and purpose in life.
FAQs
It was revealed in Makkah.
It has 3 ayats.
Success requires faith, good deeds, truth, and patience.
To emphasize the importance of time and its rapid passing.
That people lose their life, time, and opportunities unless they live with purpose.
Those with faith, good deeds, truthfulness, and patience.
Because it summarizes the path to success in a few words.
Yes, many recite it for blessings and reflection.
