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إِنَّا أَعْطَيْنَاكَ الْكَوْثَرَ
Inna a'taynaka l-kawthar
Indeed, We have granted you al-Kauthar (abundance).
Surah 108 of 114
Surah Al-Kauthar
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Surah Al-Kauthar (الكوثر) is Surah 108 of the Quran — Abundance, 3 verses, meccan. UK Prayer Times provides the Arabic text, transliteration and English translation for each verse.
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الكوثر
Abundance · 3 verses · Meccan
Surah al-Kauthar is the shortest surah in the Quran. Revealed as a consolation to the Prophet ﷺ after his son Ibrahim died in infancy, it promises him al-Kauthar — an abundant river in Paradise — and declares that it is his enemies who are truly without progeny.
Virtues & Benefits
- The shortest surah yet immense in meaning — a direct divine gift to the Prophet ﷺ.
- Al-Kauthar: a river in Paradise described as whiter than milk and sweeter than honey.
- Reminds believers to be grateful and to sacrifice for Allah's sake.
When to read
- Often recited in the second rak'ah of voluntary prayers.
- A reminder of Allah's gifts and the importance of sincere worship and sacrifice.
Verses (3)
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فَصَلِّ لِرَبِّكَ وَانْحَرْ
Fasalli li-rabbika wa nhar
So pray to your Lord and sacrifice [to Him alone].
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إِنَّ شَانِئَكَ هُوَ الْأَبْتَرُ
Inna sha'ni'aka huwa l-abtar
Indeed, your enemy is the one cut off.