Surah Al-Asr
سُورَةُ العَصۡرِSurah Al-Asr, though brief, summarizes the path to salvation: faith, righteous deeds, mutual encouragement to truth, and patience.
Frequently Asked Questions
Surah Al-Asr is in which para (Juz)?
Surah Al-Asr is located in Juz 30 (Amma) of the Quran.
How many ayahs are in Surah Al-Asr?
Surah Al-Asr contains 3 ayahs (verses).
Is Surah Al-Asr a Meccan or Medinan surah?
Surah Al-Asr is a Meccan surah, meaning it was revealed after the Prophet's migration to Medina, often addressing community laws and practical guidance.
What are the key themes of Surah Al-Asr?
The key themes of Surah Al-Asr include: Time as witness, Humanity in loss, Four conditions for salvation, and Faith, deeds, truth, patience.
What does "Al-Asr" mean in English?
The name "Al-Asr" means "The Declining Day" in English. The surah is named after this term which appears in or relates to its content.
What is the Arabic name of Surah Al-Asr?
The Arabic name of Surah Al-Asr is سُورَةُ العَصۡرِ.
What surah number is Surah Al-Asr in the Quran?
Surah Al-Asr is the 103rd surah in the Quran, appearing as chapter 103 out of 114 total chapters.
How long is Surah Al-Asr to recite?
The audio recitation of Surah Al-Asr takes approximately 22 seconds to complete.
Are there any sajdas (prostrations) in Surah Al-Asr?
Surah Al-Asr does not contain any sajda tilawah (prostration of recitation) verses.
Which surah comes before Surah Al-Asr?
The surah that comes before Surah Al-Asr is Surah At-Takaathur (Surah 102).
Which surah comes after Surah Al-Asr?
The surah that comes after Surah Al-Asr is Surah Al-Humaza (Surah 104).