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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Näytä
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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Milloin se lausutaan
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.
Mistä se on peräisin
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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Rajattomasti e-kirjoja ja 15 minuutin tiivistelmiä sekä painettuja kirjoja omakustannushintaan: pehmeäkantisina, kovakantisina ja isotekstisinä. Viisi tiliä yhden hinnalla, 25 kielellä. Aloita maksutta.
- Kaikkien uskontojen pyhät kirjoitukset, pyhimykset ja mystikot
- 5 käyttäjätiliä yhden hinnalla koko taloudellesi
- Pehmeäkantiset, kovakantiset ja isotekstiset kirjat painatuskustannusten hinnalla
Aloita maksutta. Uusiutuu vuosittain. Peru milloin tahansa.
Aiheeseen liittyvät rukoukset ja tekstit
- IslamicSurah YasinA Qur'anic surah about revelation, resurrection and accountability before Allah.
- IslamicSurah MulkA Qur’anic surah about Allah’s sovereignty, creation and human accountability.
- IslamicSurah BaqarahThe Qur'an's longest surah, with teachings on faith, worship and community life.
- IslamicSurah WaqiahA Qur’anic surah about the Resurrection, judgment and human dependence on Allah.
Kysymyksiä teoksesta 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.
