Surah Al-'Asr (undefined) is the 103th chapter of the Holy Quran. It was revealed in Mecca and contains 3 verses (ayahs). Read it below with the Arabic text, transliteration, and English translation, or open it as interactive flashcards to memorize it verse by verse.
- 103:1
وَٱلْعَصْرِ
Wal' asr
By time,
- 103:2
إِنَّ ٱلْإِنسَٰنَ لَفِى خُسْرٍ
Innal insaana lafee khusr
Indeed, mankind is in loss,
- 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.
About Surah Al-'Asr
Al-'Asr, the Declining Day, is one of the shortest surahs yet holds a complete message about success. It swears by time itself and declares that humanity is in loss, except those who believe, do good, and encourage one another to truth and to patience. Scholars said that if people reflected on this surah alone, it would be enough to guide them.
Themes: The value of time, Humanity in loss, Faith and good deeds, Truth and patience
Arabic: Uthmani script (Hafs). Translation: English. Recitation: Mishary Rashid Alafasy. See Sources for full attribution.