The Meaning of Surah Al Ashr and the Message Contained in its Three Verses, Making Us Appreciate Time More

Kapanlagi.com - Memorizing short surahs in the Quran has become a must for Muslims. Because every time a Muslim performs prayers, they must recite short surahs. Not only reciting, a Muslim is also obliged to know the meaning and message contained in a short surah. The meaning of Surah Al Ashr is one that must be understood by every Muslim.

Just like other short surahs, Surah Al Ashr has a very beautiful and important meaning for daily life. In general, Surah Al Ashr contains a message about how a Muslim should use their time wisely. This means that indirectly, the meaning of Surah Al Ashr also teaches the importance of discipline.

To understand and interpret the meaning of Surah Al Ashr more deeply, read the following review that Kapanlagi.com has summarized from various sources.

1. Reading and Meaning of Surah Al-Asr

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Surah Al-Asr is a chapter included in the thirtieth juz of the Quran. It was revealed in Mecca and is therefore considered a Meccan surah. Surah Al-Asr consists of three short verses, making it relatively easy to memorize.

Although it is easy to memorize, not many people know and understand the meaning of Surah Al-Asr. However, as mentioned earlier, Surah Al-Asr has an important meaning and significance for Muslims. Here is the text and meaning of Surah Al-Asr:

(1) By time,

(2) Indeed, mankind is in loss,

(3) Except for those who have believed and done righteous deeds and advised each other to truth and advised each other to patience.

2. Asbabun Nuzul The Occasion of Revelation of Surah Al-Asr

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The meaning of Surah Al-Asr is Time. The meaning of Surah Al-Asr is about the importance of utilizing time as best as possible. By utilizing time, you will not be among those who incur loss. Therefore, after knowing the meaning and recitation of Surah Al-Asr, also learn how this Surah, which is classified as a Makki Surah consisting of 3 verses, was revealed by Allah SWT.

According to various sources, it is mentioned that the reason for the revelation of Surah Al-Asr, according to Muhammad Abduh, is that in the evening, the Arab community gathered and sat around chatting about various things. Including daily life from positions, status, wealth, to boasting about their ancestors. From this habit, disputes and conflicts often arise among them.

Seeing this event, some of them said that Ashar time is a cursed time, a bad time. In addition, they also mention that Ashar time is a time when many bad events occur. Then came the revelation of Surah Al-Asr. Where the meaning of Surah Al-Asr is Time, and there is an interpretation of the value of Ashar time so that those who leave or waste it with things that are not useful are among those who incur loss.

The reason for the revelation of Surah Al-Asr can also be seen as a warning from Allah SWT not to waste Ashar time. That's the reason why you need to know about the revelation of Surah Al-Asr.

3. Profound Meaning of Surah Al-Asr

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Behind its short and easy-to-recite verses, the meaning of Surah Al-Asr also has a profound significance. In order to practice the teachings and values in Surah Al-Asr, Muslims need to understand the meaning contained in the three verses of this surah. According to liputan6.com, here are the meanings contained in the three verses of Surah Al-Asr:

1) Profound Meaning of Verse 1 of Surah Al-Asr

According to the Jalalain interpretation, the meaning and significance of Surah Al-Asr are threefold. The first meaning of Surah Al-Asr is where Allah swears by mentioning time. Furthermore, the oath of Allah SWT is intended for the Prophet and believers to make the most of their time. Because time cannot stop or be repeated.

2) Profound Meaning of Verse 2 of Surah Al-Asr

Still based on the Jalalain interpretation, in the second verse it is explained that there are many people in a state of loss. This loss is due to, among other things, humans not using their time in the world wisely, as Allah SWT warned in the first verse.

3) Profound Meaning of Verse 3 of Surah Al-Asr

The meaning of the third verse of Surah Al-Asr is how Muslims can avoid being among the losers. In Surah Al-Asr, it is mentioned that there are at least three conditions that must be met so that humans do not suffer losses.

4. Instructions in Surah Al-Asr

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As previously mentioned in the explanation of the meaning of Surah Al-Asr and its significance, this three-verse Surah also contains instructions that were directly revealed by Allah SWT. Through the verses in this Surah, Muslims are shown the way to become someone who does not suffer loss. The three conditions or ways are as follows.

1) Belief and Good Deeds

What is meant by righteous belief is to live life as Allah SWT has intended. This means that a Muslim must always obey Allah's commands and prohibitions, believing that Allah SWT is the only source of sustenance. Allah SWT is also the one who will protect humans from birth until death.

2) Advising in Truth

The second requirement to avoid being a loser according to Surah Al-Asr is to advise in truth. Every Muslim must give and receive true advice according to the guidance of religion. With this attitude, humans will also be protected from the trait of arrogance. They will continue to realize that humans are imperfect and wrong.

3) Advising in Patience

In addition to truth, Muslims must also remind each other to be patient. Because patience is important, as life problems can often arise and these problems may be difficult to solve and resolve with only reason or thought.

5. The Virtues of Surah Al-Asr and Its Meaning

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After knowing the meaning of Surah Al-Asr, there are several virtues of this Surah. Some of the virtues of Surah Al-Asr are Time or Age, which has been mentioned in the previous explanation. However, below are some points that you should know about the virtues of Surah Al-Asr:

1. Surah Al-Asr was revealed to Prophet Muhammad (SAW), who is the last Prophet.

2. Getting closer to Allah SWT by increasing faith, doing good deeds, preaching, and being patient. Imam Ash-Shafi'i explained the special meaning of Surah Al-Asr which contains the meaning that this Surah is very special.

"If every human being pondered over this Surah (Surah Al-Asr), it would be sufficient for them." (Tafsir Ibn Kathir 8/499).

3. For those who practice it, the next virtue of Surah Al-Asr is that their face will shine on the Day of Resurrection in the Hereafter. This is in accordance with a narration that says,

"Abi Abdullah said, whoever recites Surah Al-Asr in his voluntary prayer, Allah will resurrect him on the Day of Resurrection with a shining face, laughing and happy until he enters Paradise." (Thawabul A'mal: 155)

4. Getting good deeds. This is in accordance with a narration from Prophet Muhammad (SAW) who said,

"Whoever recites this Surah, Allah will record for him 10 good deeds, end his life with a good ending, and be included among those who do righteousness. And if it is recited over wealth that is buried under the ground or stored, Allah will protect it until its owner takes it out." (Tafsirul Burhan, Juz 8: 379)

Those are some explanations of the meaning of Surah Al-Asr along with the meanings contained in each verse. Hopefully, it will be beneficial and increase your faith as a Muslim. Ameen.

 Getting good deeds. This is in accordance with a narration from Prophet Muhammad (SAW) who said,

"Whoever recites this Surah, Allah will record for him 10 good deeds, end his life with a good ending, and be included among those who do righteousness. And if it is recited over wealth that is buried under the ground or stored, Allah will protect it until its owner takes it out." (Tafsirul Burhan, Juz 8: 379)

Those are some explanations of the meaning of Surah Al-Asr along with the meanings contained in each verse. Hopefully, it will be beneficial and increase your faith as a Muslim. Ameen.

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