Surah Al-‘Asr Overview — The Declining Day (Chapter 103)

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العصر Al-'Asr The Declining Day
Meccan◉ Juz 303 verses5 Concepts
Juz Span
About This Surah

Revealed in Mecca, Surah Al-'Asr (العصر) stands as the one hundred and third chapter of the Qur'an and contains 3 verses. The chapter focuses on cosmology, theology, and eschatology.

◉ Juz 30Makkan3 Verses
Thematic Domains
Eschatology
40%
Worship
20%
Spirituality
20%
Ethics
20%
Key Concepts
Afternoon PrayerDeeds For The AfterlifeFaithPatienceUltimate Loss
Eschatology — 40%Worship — 20%Spirituality — 20%Ethics — 20%
Verse Tone Progression
Warning (verses 1–1)WarningNarrative (verses 2–2)NarrativeConsolation (verses 3–3)Consolation0123
Narrative
Warning
Consolation
Concept Frequency Cloud
afternoon prayer1vdeeds for the afterlife1vfaith1vpatience1vultimate loss1v
Top Concept Co-Occurrences
deeds for the afterlifefaith100
faithpatience11
faithultimate loss10
deeds for the afterlifepatience6
deeds for the afterlifeultimate loss5
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Surah Al-'Asr?
Surah Al-'Asr (العصر) is the 103rd chapter of the Qur'an, comprising 3 verses revealed in Mecca.
What are the main themes of Surah Al-'Asr?
The main themes of Surah Al-'Asr are cosmology, eschatology, and ethics.
Is Surah Al-'Asr Meccan or Medinan?
Surah Al-'Asr is Meccan; it was revealed in Mecca and contains 3 verses.
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