Al-'Asr — Verse 1
Reflections
العصر
The Declining Day | 3 verses | makkah
Scholarly Insights
Revelation Context
Surah Al-'Asr is a Makkan surah with 3 verses. Makkan surahs typically focus on faith, the afterlife, and stories of past prophets.
The Meaning
Known as "The Declining Day" in English, this surah carries themes that connect to its name and the circumstances of its revelation.