# Surah Al-Kauthar (الكوثر) | UK Prayer Times

> Surah Al-Kauthar: Abundance. Surah al-Kauthar is the shortest surah in the Quran. Revealed as a consolation to the Prophet ﷺ after his son Ibrahim died…

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# Surah Al-Kauthar

Quick Answer

Surah Al-Kauthar (الكوثر) is Surah 108 of the Quran — Abundance, 3 verses, meccan. UK Prayer Times provides the Arabic text, transliteration and English translation for each verse.

Last updated 17 July 2026

الكوثر

Abundance · 3 verses · Meccan

Surah al-Kauthar is the shortest surah in the Quran. Revealed as a consolation to the Prophet ﷺ after his son Ibrahim died in infancy, it promises him al-Kauthar — an abundant river in Paradise — and declares that it is his enemies who are truly without progeny.

Virtues & Benefits

-   The shortest surah yet immense in meaning — a direct divine gift to the Prophet ﷺ.
-   Al-Kauthar: a river in Paradise described as whiter than milk and sweeter than honey.
-   Reminds believers to be grateful and to sacrifice for Allah's sake.

When to read

-   Often recited in the second rak'ah of voluntary prayers.
-   A reminder of Allah's gifts and the importance of sincere worship and sacrifice.

## Verses (3)

1

إِنَّا أَعْطَيْنَاكَ الْكَوْثَرَ

Inna a'taynaka l-kawthar

Indeed, We have granted you al-Kauthar (abundance).

2

فَصَلِّ لِرَبِّكَ وَانْحَرْ

Fasalli li-rabbika wa nhar

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

3

إِنَّ شَانِئَكَ هُوَ الْأَبْتَرُ

Inna sha'ni'aka huwa l-abtar

Indeed, your enemy is the one cut off.

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