Surah 103
العصر
Al-'Asr
The Declining Day
Surah Context
Which was revealed in Makkah How `Amr bin Al-`As was aware of the Qur'an's Miracle due to this Surah They have mentioned that `Amr bin Al-`As went to visit Musaylimah Al-Kadhdhab after the Messenger of Allah was commissioned (as a Prophet).
Classical references: Ibn Kathir (Abridged).
Source: Ibn Kathir (Abridged) (103:1).
Last reviewed: 2026-04-10.
This is a short orientation note and does not replace full tafsir.
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By the declining day,
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man is [deep] in loss,
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except for those who believe, do good deeds, urge one another to the truth, and urge one another to steadfastness.