Surah Asr Word by Word English | ColorCoded Grammar, Translation & Transliteration

Internalize the comprehensive roadmap for eternal salvation and the value of time with this specialized Surah Al-Asr word by word study guide. Meticulously designed for spiritual clarity, this page features interactive Color-Coded Grammar Cards that allow readers to visually distinguish between nouns, verbs, and particles, simplifying the learning of Arabic sentence structures. To ensure precise reading for non-Arabic speakers, accurate Transliteration for Accurate Pronunciation is provided alongside every verse. This comprehensive tool empowers students to master Tajweed while internalizing the four essential conditions for success: Faith, Righteous Deeds, Mutual Advice to Truth, and Mutual Advice to Patience found in Surah Al-Asr.

In the name of God
Noun (Ism)
Verb (Fi'l)
Particle (Harf)
وَٱلْعَصْرِ
Wal-ʿaṣr
By time,
103:1
Particle
وَٱلْعَصْرِ
By the time
wal-ʿaṣri
إِنَّ ٱلْإِنسَـٰنَ لَفِى خُسْرٍ
Inna l-insāna lafī khusr
Indeed, mankind is in loss,
103:2
Particle
إِنَّ
Indeed
inna
Noun
ٱلْإِنسَـٰنَ
mankind
l-insāna
Particle
لَفِى
(is) surely, in
lafī
Noun
خُسْرٍ
loss
khus'rin
إِلَّا ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُوا۟ وَعَمِلُوا۟ ٱلصَّـٰلِحَـٰتِ وَتَوَاصَوْا۟ بِٱلْحَقِّ وَتَوَاصَوْا۟ بِٱلصَّبْرِ
Illā alladhīna āmanū wa-ʿamilū l-ṣāliḥāti wa-tawāṣaw bi-l-ḥaqqi wa-tawāṣaw bi-l-ṣabr
Except for those who have believed and done righteous deeds and advised each other to truth and advised each other to patience.
103:3
Particle
إِلَّا
Except
illā
Pronoun
ٱلَّذِينَ
those who
alladhīna
Verb
ءَامَنُوا۟
believe
āmanū
Verb
وَعَمِلُوا۟
and do
waʿamilū
Noun
ٱلصَّـٰلِحَـٰتِ
righteous deeds
l-ṣāliḥāti
Verb
وَتَوَاصَوْا۟
and enjoin (each other)
watawāṣaw
Noun
بِٱلْحَقِّ
to the truth
bil-ḥaqi
Verb
وَتَوَاصَوْا۟
and enjoin (each other)
watawāṣaw
Noun
بِٱلصَّبْرِ
to [the] patience
bil-ṣabri

CLOSING PRAYER

Ya Allah (O Allah), the Creator of Time (Al-Asr). We praise You for condensing the path of salvation into these few powerful verses. We thank You for the guidance found in Surah Al-Asr word by word.

O Rabb, save us from being among those who are in loss (Khusr). Grant us the true Faith (Iman) and the ability to perform Righteous Deeds. Make us among those who encourage one another to the Truth (Al-Haqq) and encourage one another to Patience (As-Sabr). Let us not waste the precious moments of our lives in disobedience.

Please accept this humble effort from us, for indeed, You are the All-Hearing, the All-Knowing. Ameen.

How the Surah Al-Asr Word-by-Word Analysis Works

Unlike standard translations that give you the general meaning of a sentence, this page utilizes a unique “Full Context” Method”. We display the data in two distinct layers to ensure you never lose the flow of Surah Al-Asr:

  • Top Row (Context): Read the Complete Arabic Verse alongside the Full English Translation to grasp the overall message and narrative of the Surah.
  • Bottom Row (Analysis): Dive into the Word-by-Word breakdown to see the exact meaning, spelling, and root origin of every single word in sequence.

Understanding the ColorCoded Grammar Guide for Surah Al-Asr

Learn Quranic Arabic grammar (Nahw & Sarf) intuitively while you read. This resource replaces complex textbook rules with immediate visual cues. Every word in Surah Al-Asr is presented as an interactive “Grammar Card” featuring instant color-coding:

  • Noun (Ism): Marked in Blue (Names, places, objects).
  • Verb (Fi’l): Marked in Red (Actions, tenses).
  • Particle (Harf): Marked in Green (Prepositions, connecting words).

This visual aid helps you instantly recognize sentence structures and parts of speech within the verses, aiding in faster retention and comprehension.

Transliteration & Pronunciation of Surah Al-Asr

You do not need to be fluent in reading Arabic script to start reciting. Perfect your pronunciation with the Tajweed-friendly Transliteration included on every word card. This phonetic guide helps you pronounce challenging words in Surah Al-Asr correctly, connecting the sound directly to the meaning.

Quranic Statistics: Building Vocabulary through Surah Al-Asr

Many students feel overwhelmed by the vastness of the Quran, but the numbers prove it is achievable. The Quran is composed of approximately 77,797 total words, yet the vocabulary is highly repetitive.

  • Total Unique Words: Approximately 14,870.
  • Actual Root Words: Only ~2,000 words.

By reading Surah Al-Asr word-by-word, you are learning the essential root words found in this chapter. Since these roots repeat frequently throughout the Quran, mastering the vocabulary in these verses directly contributes to understanding the entire Holy Book.

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