Al Kautsar Meaning and Significance, Also Know Its Extraordinary Virtues

Kapanlagi.com - Al Kautsar has various lessons and wisdom that can be taken in daily life. In addition, Surah Al Kautsar also contains many extraordinary virtues with musabab or asbabun nuzul which Muslims need to understand.

The Quran is the holy book of Muslims consisting of 30 juz, 114 surahs, and 6666 verses. Every juz, surah, and verse in the Quran has a profound meaning and extraordinary virtue to be understood by Muslims. One of the popular ones is Surah Al Kautsar, including the Meccan surah that was revealed in the city of Mecca.

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Surah Al Kautsar has a very profound meaning. In this case, Surah Al Kautsar became a surah revealed to Prophet Muhammad SAW which means abundant blessings. In addition, Surah Al Kautsar is the 108th surah and consists of three verses with extraordinary virtues.

Surah Al Kautsar is a short surah that is often recited in prayer readings. In a number of religious teachings or sermons, even Surah Al Kautsar is often discussed with its meaning and virtues within it. To fully understand the meaning and significance of Surah Al-Kauthar along with its virtues, there are several points below. As for the meaning and significance of Surah Al-Kauthar, it is as follows, as reported from various sources.

1. Arabic Reading and Meaning of Surah Al Kautsar

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As for the reading of Surah Al Kautsar and its translation, you can understand it in the review below. The following is the Latin reading of Surah Al Kautsar and the meaning of Surah Al Kautsar.

Latin reading of Surah Al Kautsar:

Innaa a'tainaakal-kausar (1) Fa salli lirabbika wan-har (2) Inna syaani'aka huwal-abtar (3)

Meaning of Surah Al Kautsar:

(1)  Indeed, We have granted you, [O Muhammad], al-Kawthar.

(2)  So pray to your Lord and sacrifice [to Him alone].

(3)  Indeed, your enemy is the one cut off.

2. Reason for the Revelation of Surah Al-Kauthar

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Just like other surahs in the Quran, Surah Al-Kauthar also has a background, a reason or asbabun nuzul for its revelation to Prophet Muhammad (SAW). According to bersamadakwah.net, Imam Ahmad narrated from Anas bin Malik (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Prophet lowered his head for a moment and then raised it with a smile.

The companions asked,

"Why are you smiling, O Messenger of Allah?"

The Prophet replied,

"Indeed, a surah has been revealed to me." He then recited Surah Al-Kauthar.

"Do you know what Al-Kauthar is?"

They answered,

"Allah and His Messenger know best." The Prophet (SAW) said:

"Al-Kauthar is a river (pond) that my Lord has given me in Paradise. It has good things in it. My ummah will come to it on the Day of Judgment. The number of its vessels (containers) is like the number of stars. A servant will be driven away from it, and I will say, "O my Lord, he is one of my ummah." It will be said, "You do not know what he did after you."" (Narrated by Ahmad; authentic).

3. The First Virtue of Surah Al-Kauthar

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After learning the Arabic recitation and meaning of Surah Al-Kauthar, it is important to understand the virtues of this Surah that need to be understood. The first virtue of Surah Al-Kauthar is that it can be used as a process of effort to ask for the healing of a disease.

As reported by liputan6.com, to use it, simply read Surah Al-Kauthar on a glass of water and then drink the water. With the permission of Allah through this effort, it can help heal the disease being faced.

4. Receiving Great Blessings from Allah SWT

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The next virtue of Surah Al-Kauthar is to be given great blessings from Allah SWT. As is known, life in this world does not always run smoothly and is accompanied by various life journeys, both joy and sorrow. Related to the virtue of Surah Al-Kauthar, this Surah can provide great blessings for both worldly and hereafter life.

As reported by liputan6.com, whoever reads Surah Al-Kauthar will be added with blessings in worldly and hereafter life. Because Surah Al-Kauthar shows that Allah SWT gave great blessings to Prophet Muhammad SAW. Among these blessings are descendants and Al-Kauthar pond, which is water in heaven. The water in the pond has special properties and is beneficial for every living creature.

5. Having a Harmonious Family

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The virtue of Surah Al-Kauthar can also help to have a more harmonious family relationship. This Surah can be practiced in worship and daily life to help improve and harmonize family life with your partner. Reading and practicing Surah Al-Kauthar in daily life, such as performing Tahajjud prayer together, can be the right choice to build a harmonious family.

6. Softening Someone's Heart

The virtue of Surah Al-Kauthar is known to help soften someone's heart. According to dalamislam.com, Surah Al-Kauthar can help soften the heart of someone who appears indifferent, hates you, and has a hard heart by reciting it. When you face someone with such a character, reciting Surah Al-Kauthar three times, with the permission of Allah, can help soften someone's heart.

7. Can Wake Up at the Right Time

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The virtue of Surah Al-Kauthar is also known to be able to serve as a sleep alarm so that you can wake up at the right time. Especially in the morning, it helps you stay awake to perform Fajr prayer and not be late. According to dalamislam.com, the way to do it is simply by reading Surah Al-Kauthar 7 times before going to sleep, which can help you wake up at the right time in the morning.

8. Overcoming Excessive Fear

Excessive fear is often experienced by some people when faced with a certain situation or matter. Interestingly, the virtue of Surah Al-Kauthar can help overcome excessive fear that someone is facing. According to the same source, simply by reading Surah Al-Kauthar can help calm the heart and eliminate excessive fear with the permission of Allah SWT.

9. Finding Peace and Serenity of Heart

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The virtues of Surah Al Kauthar can also help in finding peace and serenity of heart and soul. In this case, simply by reading and practicing Surah Al Kauthar, anyone can find peace and tranquility of heart. By achieving this peace and serenity of heart and soul, life becomes more enjoyable and peaceful.

10. Opening the Path to Wealth

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Surah Al Kauthar can also be a means of opening the path to wealth. In this case, by practicing Surah Al Kauthar, one can open the path to wealth. This virtue may be felt indirectly, but it can help someone to obtain blessed and more enjoyable wealth.

11. Healing Letter for Illness

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Surat al Kautsar is also used as a means of seeking healing from all kinds of illnesses from Allah SWT. By reading Surat Al Kautsar before drinking, God willing, the effort made will bear fruit. The disease suffered will soon recover.

As a result, there are many people who regularly make this effort to help make their bodies healthy. In addition, this can also be a ruqiah on the body and keep the body healthy and away from bad things.

12. Free from Oppression

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And the last virtue of Surat Al Kautsar is to free someone from oppression. Yes, if a Muslim feels oppressed by others, then he reads Surat Al Kautsar 71 times with a sincere heart and surrender to Allah. Then he will be freed from the oppression.

13. Meaning of Each Surah Al Kautsar

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Not only does Surah Al-Kauthar have many virtues overall, but we can also understand the meaning of Al-Kauthar for each of its verses. Yes, Surah Al-Kauthar only has three verses, but those three verses have their own meanings. And here are the meanings of each verse of Surah Al-Kauthar:

1. In the meaning of the verse of Surah Al-Kauthar which reads, "Verily, We have granted you Al-Kauthar (a river in Paradise).", this confirms the abundance that is endless given to the Prophet in this life, as well as the good news for some of what will be given to him in heaven.

2. In the meaning of the second verse of Surah Al-Kauthar which contains, "So pray to your Lord and sacrifice [to Him alone].", this has the meaning of reward for the abundant goodness and divine rebuttal of false accusations made by the polytheists. The Quran directs the Prophet to be fully and sincerely grateful to Allah.

3. And the meaning of the third verse of Surah Al-Kauthar with the contents of the surah, "Indeed, those who oppose you, [O Muhammad] - they are the ones who will be cut off from [every] hope.", it means those who slander the Prophet. Those who say that he has no offspring and consider his message to be bad, they are the ones who are truly cut off. These people are no longer remembered by anyone except for what they have said and done that goes against the truth.

That's related to the meaning and significance of the Al Kautsar letter along with extraordinary virtues. To obtain these virtues, practicing the Al Kautsar letter needs to be applied in daily life.

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