Chapter 108 of the Quran

Surah Al-Kawthar (The Abundance)

الكوثر

Surah Al-Kawthar is the 108th chapter of the Holy Quran. It contains 3 ayahs and was revealed in Makkah.

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Surah Al-Kawthar in Arabic with English meaning

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1. Ayah 1

   إِنَّآ أَعْطَيْنَـٰكَ ٱلْكَوْثَرَ

   Indeed, We have granted you, [O Muḥammad], al-Kawthar.

2. Ayah 2

   فَصَلِّ لِرَبِّكَ وَٱنْحَرْ

   So pray to your Lord and offer sacrifice [to Him alone].

3. Ayah 3

   إِنَّ شَانِئَكَ هُوَ ٱلْأَبْتَرُ

   Indeed, your enemy is the one cut off.