About Surah Al-Kausar
The Arabic name of Surah Al-Kausar is الكوثر, also written Al-Kawthar. Al-Kawthar means “Abundance” or abundant good. The word appears in the first verse. Most commentators regard it as Makki, which is how quran.com lists it, though some early scholars considered it Madani. In the revelation-order list used by quran.com, it is number 15 of 114. In the order of the Mushaf it comes after Surah Al-Ma’un and before Surah Al-Kafirun.
Main Themes of Surah Al-Kausar
The shortest surah of the Quran, it brought comfort and good news to the Prophet at a difficult time.
- Revealed in early Makkah, when the Prophet faced hostility on every side and had lost two sons while opponents mocked him.
- Allah gives him the good news of al-Kawthar, abundant good.
- He is told to pray to his Lord and offer sacrifice to Him alone.
- It declares that it is his enemy, not he, who is truly cut off.
- It continues the consolation given in Ad-Duha and Ash-Sharh with even greater good news.
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