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About Surah Al-Asr (العصر)
- Meaning
- The Declining Day
- Revelation
- Makki
- Verses
- 3
- Chapter
- 103 of 114
Al-Asr is one of the shortest surahs in the Quran and one of the most complete. It swears by time and declares that humanity is in loss — except those who believe, do righteous deeds, and advise one another to truth and to patience. Imam Ash-Shafi'i said that if people reflected on this surah alone it would suffice them.
Main themes of Surah Al-Asr
- The value of time
- Humanity in loss
- Faith and righteous deeds
- Advising to truth
- Advising to patience
Virtue of Surah Al-Asr
Companions of the Prophet ﷺ would not part from one another without one of them reciting Surah Al-Asr to the other.
How to read Surah Al-Asr on Muslim Guide
The full Arabic text of Surah Al-Asr is shown above in the Uthmani script, with English and Urdu translation under each ayah. Use the audio player to listen while you read, tap any verse to bookmark or copy it, and switch the translation or reciter from the controls at the top. Everything on this page is free and needs no account.
Surah Al-Asr — Frequently Asked Questions
- What does Surah Al-Asr mean?
- The name Al-Asr (العصر) means "The Declining Day". It is chapter 103 of the Quran and contains 3 verses.
- Is Surah Al-Asr Makki or Madani?
- Surah Al-Asr is a Makki surah, meaning it was revealed before the migration to Madinah.
- How many verses are in Surah Al-Asr?
- Surah Al-Asr has 3 ayat (verses). You can read all of them above with the Arabic text alongside English and Urdu translation.
- What is Surah Al-Asr about?
- Al-Asr is one of the shortest surahs in the Quran and one of the most complete. It swears by time and declares that humanity is in loss — except those who believe, do righteous deeds, and advise one another to truth and to patience. Imam Ash-Shafi'i said that if people reflected on this surah alone it would suffice them.
- Can I listen to Surah Al-Asr online?
- Yes. Use the audio player on this page to listen to Surah Al-Asr recited by Mishary Rashid Alafasy and other reciters. You can play the full surah or repeat a single ayah while you follow the Arabic text.
- What is the virtue of reciting Surah Al-Asr?
- Companions of the Prophet ﷺ would not part from one another without one of them reciting Surah Al-Asr to the other.