Surah Al-Kauthar
سورة الكوثر · The Abundance · 3 verses · Meccan
Al-Kawthar is the shortest surah of the Quran, with three verses. According to the narrations, al-Kawthar is a river in Paradise that Allah gave to the Prophet ﷺ (Muslim).
Also written as: Kauthar, Kawthar, Kevser
- Number
- 108
- Arabic
- الكوثر
- Meaning
- The Abundance
- Verses
- 3
- Revealed in
- Mecca
- Juz
- 30
- Mushaf page
- 602
Surah Al-Kauthar in Arabic and English
بِسۡمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحۡمَٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ
إِنَّآ أَعۡطَيۡنَٰكَ ٱلۡكَوۡثَرَ ﴿١﴾
Inna aʿtaynaka alkawthara
Indeed, We have granted you, [O Muhammad], al-Kawthar
فَصَلِّ لِرَبِّكَ وَٱنۡحَرۡ ﴿٢﴾
Fasalli lirabbika wainhar
So pray to your Lord and sacrifice [to Him alone]
إِنَّ شَانِئَكَ هُوَ ٱلۡأَبۡتَرُ ﴿٣﴾
Inna shaniaka huwa alabtaru
Indeed, your enemy is the one cut off
Translation: Saheeh International. Transliteration: Tanzil.net. Recitation: Mishary Alafasy (EveryAyah.com). A translation conveys the meaning and does not replace the Arabic text.
Frequently asked questions
How many verses are in Surah Al-Kauthar?
Surah Al-Kauthar has 3 verses.
Where was Surah Al-Kauthar revealed?
Surah Al-Kauthar is a Meccan surah; it was revealed in Mecca.
Which juz is Surah Al-Kauthar in?
Surah Al-Kauthar is in juz 30, on page 602 of the standard Madinah mushaf.
What does Al-Kauthar mean?
الكوثر means "The Abundance".