Surah al-Kawthar

Irfan-ul-Quran
  • 30پارہ نمبر
  • 3آيات
  • 1رکوع
  • 15ترتيب نزولي
  • 108ترتيب تلاوت
  • مکیسورہ
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In the Name of Allah, the Most Compassionate, the All-Merciful

اِنَّاۤ اَعۡطَیۡنٰکَ الۡکَوۡثَرَ ؕ﴿۱﴾

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.

(الْکَوْثَر، 108 : 1)