Surah Al-'Asr

About Surah Al-'Asr

The Declining Day — Imam Shafi'i said: 'If people reflected on this surah, it would be sufficient for them.' In three verses, it declares all of mankind in loss except those who believe, do righteous deeds, and mutually encourage truth and patience.

Background & Revelation

Surah Al-'Asr is the 103th surah of the Holy Quran, containing 3 verses. It is a Meccan surah, meaning it was revealed before the Prophet's migration to Medina. Meccan surahs typically focus on the foundations of faith: belief in Allah, the Day of Judgement, and the stories of past prophets.

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