Islamic prayer
Surah Kawthar
Surah Kawthar in Arabic, in English letters and with its meaning.
- 3 verses
- Under a minute to recite
- From the Qur'an
بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمَٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ إِنَّآ أَعْطَيْنَٰكَ ٱلْكَوْثَرَفَصَلِّ لِرَبِّكَ وَٱنْحَرْإِنَّ شَانِئَكَ هُوَ ٱلْأَبْتَرُ
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بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمَٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ
Bismi Allahi ar‑Rahmani ar‑Rahim
In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful.
- 1
إِنَّآ أَعْطَيْنَٰكَ ٱلْكَوْثَرَ
Inna a'taynaka al‑kawthar
Lo! We have given thee Abundance;
- 2
فَصَلِّ لِرَبِّكَ وَٱنْحَرْ
Fasalli lirabbika wanhar
So pray unto thy Lord, and sacrifice.
- 3
إِنَّ شَانِئَكَ هُوَ ٱلْأَبْتَرُ
Inna shani'aka huwa al‑abtar
Lo! it is thy insulter (and not thou) who is without posterity.
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När den reciteras
Many Sunni Muslims recite Surah Kawthar during the standing portion of daily prayers, after Al-Fatihah. It is also recited when learning the Qur'an or reflecting on gratitude to Allah. It is not tied to a particular season.
Varifrån den kommer
Surah Kawthar comes from the Qur'an, which Muslims believe was revealed by Allah to the Prophet Muhammad. Its name refers to the abundant good granted to the Prophet. In Sunni tradition, Kawthar is also understood as the name of a river in Paradise.
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Frågor om Surah Kawthar
How many verses are in Surah Kawthar?
Surah Kawthar has 3 verses.
What does Kawthar mean?
Kawthar means abundance or abundant good. In Sunni tradition, it also refers to a river in Paradise granted to the Prophet Muhammad.
How long does it take to recite?
It generally takes under a minute to recite, though the pace varies.
What is Surah Kawthar about?
It speaks of Allah's abundant gift to the Prophet Muhammad and calls him to pray and sacrifice to his Lord. It also reassures him in the face of hostility.
Which language is Surah Kawthar in?
The Qur'anic text is in Arabic. The English letters help readers follow its pronunciation, while the meaning explains its message in English.
