العصر
Surah Al-Asr
The Declining Day · Surah 103 · Meccan · 3 verses
A short chapter on the value of time, faith, and patience — Imam al-Shafi‘i said if people reflected on it, it would suffice them.
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How many verses are in Surah Al-Asr?
Surah Al-Asr has 3 verses (ayahs).
Is Surah Al-Asr Meccan or Medinan?
Surah Al-Asr is a Meccan surah. It is the 103rd chapter of the Qur’an.
What does Al-Asr mean?
The name Al-Asr (العصر) means “The Declining Day.”
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