Surah Al-Asr
Chapter 103 · Verse 3 · Revealed in Makkah
“Except for those who have believed and done righteous deeds and advised each other to truth and advised each other to patience.”
Translation: Saheeh International
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Reflection — Ibn Kathir
Which was revealed in Makkah
How `Amr bin Al-`As was aware of the Qur'an's Miracle due to this Surah
They have mentioned that `Amr bin Al-`As went to visit Musaylimah Al-Kadhdhab after the Messenger of Allah ﷺ was commissioned (as a Prophet) and before `Amr had accepted Islam. Upon his arrival, Musaylimah said to him, "What has been revealed to your friend (Muhammad ﷺ ) during this time" `Amr said, "A short and concise Surah has been revealed to him." Musaylimah then said, "What is it" `Amr replied;
Reflection — Maarif ul Quran
Virtue of [ Studying ] Surah al-` Asr
Sayyidna ` Ubaidullah Ibn Hisn ؓ reports that whenever two Companions of the Holy Prophet ﷺ met, they would not part company until one of them had recited Surah Al-` Asr in its entirety to the other. [ Transmitted by At-Tabarni ]. Imam Shafi` i (رح) says that if people thought about Surah Al-` Asr carefully, it would be enough for their guidance. It is a concise but comprehensive Surah, which in three verses, outlines a complete way of human life based on the Islamic worldview.
What does this verse bring up for you today?