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 108
Al-Kawthar
The Abundance • Mecca • 3 ayahs
الكَوۡثَرِ
Recitation
Arabic Recitation
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Ayah 108:1
إِنَّآ أَعْطَيْنَـٰكَ ٱلْكَوْثَرَ١
English translation
Indeed, We have granted you, [O Muḥammad], al-Kawthar.
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Ayah 108:2
فَصَلِّ لِرَبِّكَ وَٱنْحَرْ٢
English translation
So pray to your Lord and offer sacrifice [to Him alone].
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Ayah 108:3
إِنَّ شَانِئَكَ هُوَ ٱلْأَبْتَرُ٣
English translation
Indeed, your enemy is the one cut off.1
About سورۃ الكوثر — Surah Al-Kawthar
Surah Al-Kawthar (Abundance) 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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