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.
Topical Breakdown
Verses 1–33
- 1The dimension of Time
- 2Divine Will and Human Will
- 3Purification of the soul
Verse Tone Progression
Narrative
Warning
Consolation
Concept Frequency Cloud
Top Concept Co-Occurrences
deeds for the afterlife↔faith100
faith↔patience11
faith↔ultimate loss10
deeds for the afterlife↔patience6
deeds for the afterlife↔ultimate loss5
Cross-Surah Verse Similarity
At-Tin · 95:6
Except for those who have faith in Allah and do good deeds, because they, despite growing old, will get an everlasting reward i.e.…
∿ similarity: 0.72
Al-Ma'arij · 70:19
Indeed, man has been created extremely greedy.
∿ similarity: 0.71
Al-Balad · 90:17
Then he is required to be from those who have faith in Allah and advise each other to remain steadfast on act of obedience and ref…
∿ similarity: 0.71
Al-Mutaffifin · 83:5
For the reckoning and recompense on a day that is great because of the trials and horrors it contains.
∿ similarity: 0.69
Al-Inshiqaq · 84:25
Except those who have faith in Allah and do good deeds, for them is a reward that will never terminate: Paradise.
∿ similarity: 0.68
Hud · 11:11
This is the case with all people except those who are patient in hard times, do good actions and leave sins. Such good people are…
∿ similarity: 0.63
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.
Read Al-'Asr — All 3 Verses
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