Surah Al-Asr is one of the earliest Chapters of Quran Majeed, which was revealed in Makkah, and is also the second shortest Section of Furqan e Hameed after Surah Al-Kawthar. Despite having just three verses, it is considered to be the essence of the entire Holy Quran, as it is a tremendous means of salvation. This Surah brings one`s focus towards four basic Islamic ideologies and beliefs, which result in attaining a state of rectitude and decency in all issues of life. The Almighty Allah says in the Holy Quran in Surah Al-Asr: “By the time, indeed, mankind is in loss, Except for those who have believed and done righteous deeds and advised each other to truth and advised each other to patience.” (Quran, 103: 1-3)

Surah Al Asr is the 103rd chapter (sūrah) of the Qur’ān, the Muslim holy book. It contains three verses (āyāt). Surat al-‘Asr is the second shortest chapter after al-Kawthar.

Regarding Surah Al Asr it has been narrated by the Holy Prophet (peace be on him and his household): Whoever recites Surah Al Asr will have his deeds sealed with patience and will be on the Day of Judgment on the right track.

1) The person who recites Surah Al-Asr in his regular prayers will have a shining face on the Day of Judgment
2) The reciters of this Surah will be patient in adversity and will be considered the people of truth
3) If this surah is written after ‘Isha prayers and kept, it will be a safety from the tyrant ruler in whose presence one is brought
4) This Surah is best for increasing the love and harmony between people
5) Recitation of Surah Al-Asr increases patience and steadfastness
6) Surah Al-Asr recitation motivates us to do the right deeds, have patience and also recommend to have the patience with others
7) The main Emphasis of this Surah is on the importance of time, have strong faith in Almighty Allah, carry out the righteous deeds, calling each other to the truth and recommending each other towards patience