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Chapter 103·Meccan·3 verses

العَصۡرِ

Surah Al-Asr

The Declining Day, Epoch

The path to salvation in a few short verses.

About Surah Al-Asr

Al-‘Asr, “The Time,” swears by time that humanity is in loss, except those who believe, do good, and counsel one another to truth and to patience — a complete formula for success.

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بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمَٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ

In the name of Allah, the Entirely Merciful, the Especially Merciful.

  1. 1 Al-Asr 103:1

    بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمَٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ وَٱلْعَصْرِ

    Wal' asr

    By time,

  2. 2 Al-Asr 103:2

    إِنَّ ٱلْإِنسَٰنَ لَفِى خُسْرٍ

    Innal insaana lafee khusr

    Indeed, mankind is in loss,

  3. 3 Al-Asr 103:3

    إِلَّا ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُوا۟ وَعَمِلُوا۟ ٱلصَّٰلِحَٰتِ وَتَوَاصَوْا۟ بِٱلْحَقِّ وَتَوَاصَوْا۟ بِٱلصَّبْرِ

    Il lal lazeena aamanu wa 'amilus saali haati wa tawa saw bil haqqi wa tawa saw bis sabr

    Except for those who have believed and done righteous deeds and advised each other to truth and advised each other to patience.

Surah Al-Asr — frequently asked questions

What does Surah Al-Asr mean?

“Al-Asr” translates to “The Declining Day, Epoch.” It is the 103rd surah (chapter) of the Holy Quran.

How many verses are in Surah Al-Asr?

Surah Al-Asr has 3 verses (ayahs).

Is Surah Al-Asr Meccan or Medinan?

It is a Makkah (Meccan) surah — revealed before the Prophet’s ﷺ migration (Hijrah) to Madinah.

Can I read Surah Al-Asr in English online?

Yes. You can read Surah Al-Asr free on this page in Arabic with a clear English translation and transliteration, so you can both understand the meaning and learn to recite it.

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