Sura al-Kawthar

The Manifest Quran 108
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al-Kawthar is the 108th sura of the Qur’an, which means ‘The Infinite Abundance of Goodness’, and takes its name from the 1st verse. The sura belongs to the Meccan period and comprises 3 verses, 10 words, 42 letters, and 1 segment. It is the 15th sura in chronological order, revealed after Sura al-‘Adiyat. The first verse of the sura states that God has given ‘The Infinite Abundance of Goodness’ to His esteemed Prophet Muhammad (blessings and peace be upon him). al-Kawthar—the infinite abundance of goodness—has various conno-tations: The reservoir of al-Kawthar, the stream in Paradise, the Holy Qur’an, unmeasurable goodness, the Prophethood and the Prophetic wisdom, limitless bounties and countless miracles, expansion of his religion, innumerable followers and massive community, the exalted name, status and remembrance, eminent moral conduct, uncountable virtues, unending bounties of this world and the Hereafter, Allah’s assistance and numerous victories, highly Praiseworthy Station in this world and the Hereafter, and the Divine privilege of Intercession. The remaining two verses urge the Holy Prophet (blessings and peace be upon him), and through him, every believer, to pray to God Almighty and offer sacrifice. Furhter, the sura warns the man who hates the Holy Prophet Muhammad (blessings and peace be upon him) will remain without offspring and legacy. Abtar, last word of the sura, refers to anything whose effects do not produce any good. Arabs used this word for a person whose sons had died, and he would have no descendants and future generations to carry his legacy on. When the Holy Prophet’s (blessings and peace be upon him) sons died, the disbe-lievers used this word for him because he was only left with daughters and All-Mighty Allah revealed this sura in their rebuttal.
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In the Name of Allah, the Most Compassionate, the All-Merciful
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108:1. (O Prophet!) Indeed, We have granted you an infinite abundance of goodness.*

* There are numerous meanings of al-Kawthar mentioned by the great scholars. According to the most popular view, it is the abundant goodness that Allah has bestowed upon His beloved Messenger (blessings and peace be upon him). According to another widespread opinion, it is a river in Paradise whose banks are of gold and its water flows over rubies and pearls. The scent of this water is finer than musk and sweeter than honey and it is whiter than milk. It also refers to the greater intercession upon the praised station gifted to the Prophet Muhammad (blessings and peace be upon him) on the Day of Judgement. It also refers to the highly esteemed status of his Prophethood. It also refers to the Prophet’s numerous miracles and exclusive virtues. It also refers to the Prophet’s unimaginable expanse in knowledge. Some commentators say that it refers to the abundance of the Prophet’s progeny. Moreover, it may also refer to the abundance of great scholars in his Umma. It may also refer to the uncountable virtues of the Qur’an and Islam. It may also refer to the abundance of his lovers, followers and community members compared to all other communities. It also refers to the abundance of his beautiful moral values and spiritual virtues of his noble conduct. It also refers to the unlimited blessings and favours of Allah Almighty bestowed upon the esteemed Prophet (blessings and peace be upon him) in this world and the Hereafter. It also refers to the everlasting remembrance of the Holy Prophet (blessings and peace be upon him) and the inseparable mentioning of his name along with the name and remembrance of Almighty Allah.
(al-Kawthar, 108 : 1)
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