Surah Al-Asr is the 103rd chapter of the Qur’an and consists of three verses. The Surah emphasizes the importance of time and highlights that humanity is generally in a state of loss. It underscores that true success and salvation are achieved through belief in Allah, performing good deeds, and practicing mutual advice in truth and patience.

The brevity of the Surah, combined with its profound message, makes it a powerful reminder of the value of time and the need for faith and righteous conduct. It calls on believers to support one another in truth and perseverance, illustrating the core principles of Islamic teaching.

Surah Al Asr Arabic Text

بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَـٰنِ الرَّحِيمِ
وَالْعَصْرِ
إِنَّ الْإِنسَانَ لَفِي خُسْرٍ
إِلَّا الَّذِينَ آمَنُوا وَعَمِلُوا الصَّالِحَاتِ وَتَوَاصَوْا بِالْحَقِّ وَتَوَاصَوْا بِالصَّبْرِ

Surah Al Asr English Translation

In the name of Allah, the Most Compassionate, the Most Merciful.
By time,
Indeed, mankind is in loss,
Except for those who have believed and done righteous deeds and advised each other to truth and advised each other to patience.