Surah 103 · 3 verses · Makki
Surah Al-'Asr العصر
Surah Al-'Asr (العصر, “The Declining Day”) is the 103rd surah of the Quran, with 3 verses. It is a Makki surah, revealed in Makkah before the Hijrah, and was the 13th surah to be revealed. It sits in juz 30, on page 601 of the Madani Mushaf. It belongs to Juz Amma, the last part of the Quran, which many people memorise first. Also searched as Surah Asr.
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Read Surah Al-'Asr with English translation
Arabic: Uthmani script. English: Saheeh International. Tap a verse number to open that verse.
بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمَـٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ
- 1
وَٱلْعَصْرِ
By time,
- 2
إِنَّ ٱلْإِنسَـٰنَ لَفِى خُسْرٍ
Indeed, mankind is in loss,
- 3
إِلَّا ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُوا وَعَمِلُوا ٱلصَّـٰلِحَـٰتِ وَتَوَاصَوْا بِٱلْحَقِّ وَتَوَاصَوْا بِٱلصَّبْرِ
Except for those who have believed and done righteous deeds and advised each other to truth and advised each other to patience.
Frequently asked questions
How many verses are in Surah Al-'Asr?
Surah Al-'Asr has 3 verses (ayat) and about 14 words, on page 601 of the Madani Mushaf.
Is Surah Al-'Asr Makki or Madani?
It is Makki: revealed in Makkah, 13th in the order of revelation.
Which juz is Surah Al-'Asr in?
Surah Al-'Asr is in juz 30.
What does Al-'Asr mean?
Al-'Asr (العصر) means “The Declining Day”.
How do I make a Surah 'Asr video with translation?
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Revealed around the same time
Nearest in the order of revelation.