Surah 108 · 3 verses
Surah Kawthar in English: translation, transliteration and word-by-word meaning
The Abundance · ٱلْكَوْثَر
Surah Al-Kawthar — also written Surah Kawthar, Surah Kawthhar — is the 108th surah of the Quran and has 3 verses. Every verse below shows the Arabic with tajweed colours, an English transliteration, a plain British English translation, and the meaning of each individual word. Press play to hear it recited, then read along.
Quick answers
- What does “Al-Kawthar” mean?
- The Abundance.
- How many verses are in Surah Al-Kawthar?
- 3 verses (ayaat).
- Is it Makki or Madani?
- Makkan.
- How do I pronounce and recite Surah Al-Kawthar?
- Use the transliteration under each verse to get the syllables, then play the recitation and copy it phrase by phrase. The coloured letters show where to stretch (madd), hum (ghunnah) and bounce (qalqalah).
The shortest surah in the Quran — a good first surah to read from the script.
Verse 108:1
Innaa a'taynaakal-kawthar
We have surely granted you abundance.
Word by word
- Innaaإِنَّا
Indeed We
- a'taynaakaأَعْطَيْنَٰكَ
have granted you
- al-kawtharٱلْكَوْثَرَ
abundance
Verse 108:2
Fasalli li-Rabbika wanhar
So pray to your Lord and offer sacrifice.
Word by word
- Fasalliفَصَلِّ
So pray
- li-Rabbikaلِرَبِّكَ
to your Lord
- wanharوَٱنْحَرْ
and sacrifice
Verse 108:3
Inna shaani'aka huwal-abtar
It is the one who hates you who is cut off.
Word by word
- Innaإِنَّ
Indeed
- shaani'akaشَانِئَكَ
the one who hates you
- huwaهُوَ
he is
- al-abtarٱلْأَبْتَرُ
the one cut off
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