Surah Al Asr

In the name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful.

1. By (the Token of) Time (through the ages),
2. Verily Man is in loss,
3. Except such as have Faith, and do righteous deeds, and (join together) in the mutual teaching of Truth, and of Patience and Constancy.

Translation and Explanation:

• Verse 1:“By the passage of time!” – This verse establishes the significance of time and its fleeting nature. Some scholars say that Allah is swearing by time to draw attention to its importance. 
• Verse 2:“Indeed, mankind is in loss,” – This verse declares that all humans, except those who meet the criteria in the next verse, are in a state of loss due to the passage of time and their potential shortcomings. 
• Verse 3:“Except for those who have believed and done righteous deeds and advised each other to truth and advised each other to patience.” – This verse defines the exceptions to the loss. It highlights the importance of faith, good deeds, and mutual encouragement in truth and patience. 

Quran 45:5 -Surah Al Jathiyah – And ˹in˺ the alternation of the day and the night, the provision¹ sent down from the skies by Allah—reviving the earth after its death—and the shifting of the winds, are signs for people of understanding.

Surah Al Hadid 57:6 – He merges the night into day and the day into night. And He knows best what is ˹hidden˺ in the heart.