Surah Al-Kawthar

إِنَّآ أَعۡطَيۡنَٰكَ ٱلۡكَوۡثَرَ ﴿١﴾

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

فَصَلِّ لِرَبِّكَ وَٱنۡحَرۡ ﴿٢﴾

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

إِنَّ شَانِئَكَ هُوَ ٱلۡأَبۡتَرُ ﴿٣﴾

Indeed, your enemy is the one cut off

About Surah Al-Kawthar

Surah Al-Kawthar was revealed to comfort Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) when enemies taunted him after his infant son passed away. Allah promised him Al-Kawthar—an abundant river in Paradise and boundless blessings—declaring that his enemies would be the ones cut off.

Key Themes & Lessons

• Divine gift of Al-Kawthar (abundant goodness & celestial river) to the Prophet (ﷺ)
• Command to perform Salah and sacrifice (Nahr) exclusively for Allah
• Promise that adversaries of the Prophet (ﷺ) are cut off from lasting legacy

When Commonly Recited

One of the most frequently memorized and recited Surahs in Salah worldwide.

Authentic Sources & References