إِنَّآ أَعْطَيْنَـٰكَ ٱلْكَوْثَرَ
Indeed, We have granted you, [O Muḥammad], al-Kawthar.Saheeh International
بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَٰنِ الرَّحِيمِ
فَصَلِّ لِرَبِّكَ وَٱنْحَرْ
So pray to your Lord and offer sacrifice [to Him alone].Saheeh International
إِنَّ شَانِئَكَ هُوَ ٱلْأَبْتَرُ
Indeed, your enemy is the one cut off.Saheeh International
About Surah Al-Kawthar (الكوثر)
Al-Kawthar, the shortest surah of the Quran, was revealed when enemies taunted the Prophet ﷺ as 'cut off' after the death of his sons. Allah answered: We have granted you al-Kawthar — abundant good, including a river in Paradise — so pray to your Lord and sacrifice; it is your enemy who is cut off.
- Chapter
- 108 of 114
- Verses
- 3
- Revelation
- Makki
- Meaning
- The Abundance
Frequently Asked Questions about Surah Al-Kawthar
What does "Al-Kawthar" mean in English?
Al-Kawthar (الكوثر) means "The Abundance" in English. It is chapter 108 of the Holy Quran.
How many verses are in Surah Al-Kawthar?
Surah Al-Kawthar has 3 verses (ayat). It appears on page 602 of the mushaf.
Is Surah Al-Kawthar Makki or Madani?
Surah Al-Kawthar is a Makki surah, revealed in Makkah before the Prophet's ﷺ migration to Madinah.