How to Read the Quran with Understanding
Learn how to read the Quran with understanding through careful recitation, reliable translations, trusted tafsir, thoughtful reflection, and practical application.
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Surah 103
Surah Al-Asr
العَصۡرِ
سورۃ العَصۡرِ
The Declining Day, Epoch3 ayahsMecca
Surah 103
Al-'Asr
The Declining Day • Mecca • 3 ayahs
العَصۡرِ
Recitation
Arabic Recitation
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Ayah 103:1
وَٱلْعَصْرِ١
English translation
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Ayah 103:2
إِنَّ ٱلْإِنسَـٰنَ لَفِى خُسْرٍ٢
English translation
Indeed, mankind is in loss,
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Ayah 103:3
إِلَّا ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُوا وَعَمِلُوا ٱلصَّـٰلِحَـٰتِ وَتَوَاصَوْا بِٱلْحَقِّ وَتَوَاصَوْا بِٱلصَّبْرِ٣
English translation
Except for those who have believed and done righteous deeds and advised each other to truth and advised each other to patience.
About سورۃ العصر — Surah Al-Asr
Surah Al-Asr (The Declining Day, Epoch) is a Meccan chapter of the Quran with 3 ayahs. Read the complete Arabic text with Urdu tarjuma (Fatah Muhammad Jalandhari) and English translation (Sahih International) — with ayah-by-ayah links to Urdu tafseer where available.
Quran text and translations are supplied through Quran.com. English uses Sahih International; Urdu uses Fatah Muhammad Jalandhari. Tafseer detail pages identify the source returned by the provider.
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