Islamic prayer
Surah Asr
Surah Al-Asr in Arabic, in English letters and with its meaning.
- 3 verses
- Under a minute to recite
- From the Qur'an
بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمَٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ وَٱلْعَصْرِإِنَّ ٱلْإِنسَٰنَ لَفِى خُسْرٍإِلَّا ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُوا۟ وَعَمِلُوا۟ ٱلصَّٰلِحَٰتِ وَتَوَاصَوْا۟ بِٱلْحَقِّ وَتَوَاصَوْا۟ بِٱلصَّبْرِ
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بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمَٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ
Bismi Allahi ar‑Rahmani ar‑Rahim
In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful.
- 1
وَٱلْعَصْرِ
Wal-'asr
By the declining day,
- 2
إِنَّ ٱلْإِنسَٰنَ لَفِى خُسْرٍ
Inna al‑insana lafi khusr
Lo! man is a state of loss,
- 3
إِلَّا ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُوا۟ وَعَمِلُوا۟ ٱلصَّٰلِحَٰتِ وَتَوَاصَوْا۟ بِٱلْحَقِّ وَتَوَاصَوْا۟ بِٱلصَّبْرِ
Illa alladhina amanu wa'amilu as‑salihati watawasaw bil‑haqqi watawasaw bis‑sabr
Save those who believe and do good works, and exhort one another to truth and exhort one another to endurance.
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Hvornår den fremsiges
Many Sunni Muslims recite Surah Al-Asr during daily prayers or while reading the Qur'an. It is also recited as a reminder to use time well and to encourage one another in truth and patience. Its recitation is not restricted to a particular day or season.
Hvor den stammer fra
Surah Al-Asr comes from the Qur'an and is generally classified as a Meccan surah. Its title refers to time, by which the surah opens with an oath. In Islamic tradition, the Qur'an is God's revelation to the Prophet Muhammad.

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Spørgsmål om Surah Asr
How many verses are in Surah Al-Asr?
Surah Al-Asr has 3 verses.
What does Surah Al-Asr mean?
Its title is commonly translated as “Time.” The surah describes humanity as being in loss, except those who believe, do good deeds and encourage one another in truth and patience.
How long does it take to recite?
Surah Al-Asr typically takes under a minute to recite, though the pace varies.
Is Surah Al-Asr meant only for the Asr prayer?
No. Despite the similarity in names, its recitation is not reserved for the Asr prayer; it may be recited in other daily prayers and during Qur'an reading.
What language is Surah Al-Asr in?
The original text is Arabic. The English letters help readers follow the pronunciation, while the meaning explains its message in English.


















