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{{Infobox Sura | |||
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|previous = [[Sura al-Ma'un|al-Ma'un]] | |||
|next = [[Sura al-Kafirun|al-Kafirun]] | |||
|sura number = 108 | |||
|juz' = 30 | |||
|revelation number = 15 | |||
|Makki/Madani = [[Makki]] | |||
|verse count = 3 | |||
|word count = 10 | |||
|letter count = 43 | |||
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'''Sura al-Kawthar''' is the 108th sura and a [[Makki]] [[sura]] of the [[Qur'an]], located in the 30th [[juz']] thereof. It is the smallest sura of the Qur'an, which is called “al-Kawthar” because its first verse talks about a blessing to the [[Prophet (s)]] called “Kawthar,” asking the Prophet to say [[Prayer]]s and sacrifice for such a great blessing. | '''Sura al-Kawthar''' is the 108th sura and a [[Makki]] [[sura]] of the [[Qur'an]], located in the 30th [[juz']] thereof. It is the smallest sura of the Qur'an, which is called “al-Kawthar” because its first verse talks about a blessing to the [[Prophet (s)]] called “Kawthar,” asking the Prophet to say [[Prayer]]s and sacrifice for such a great blessing. | ||
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==Introduction== | ==Introduction== | ||
*'''Naming''' | |||
The sura is called “Kawthar” because its first verse talks about a blessing called “Kawthar” which is given by [[God]] to the [[Prophet (s)]]. | |||
*'''Order and Place of Revelation''' | |||
Sura al-Kawthar has 3 | |||
Sura al-Kawthar is a [[Makki sura]]. In the [[order of revelation]], it is the 15th sura [[revealed]] to the Prophet (s). In the traditional order of compilation, it is the 108th sura, located in the 30th [[juz']] of the Qur'an. | |||
*'''Number of Verses and Words''' | |||
Sura al-Kawthar has 3 [[verse]]s, 10 words, and 43 letters. It is the smallest sura of the Qur'an. | |||
==Contents== | ==Contents== | ||
The sura addresses the Prophet in all of its verses, just like Suras of al-Duha and al-Inshirah. It points to a blessing given to the Prophet called “al-Kawthar” which was given to the Prophet by God. Quranic | The sura addresses the Prophet (s) in all of its verses, just like Suras of [[al-Duha]] and [[al-Inshirah]]. It points to a blessing given to the Prophet (s) called “al-Kawthar” which was given to the Prophet (s) by God. Quranic [[exegete]]s have interpreted “al-kawthar” as abundant good—one for which the Prophet (s) is asked to perform [[prayer]]s and make sacrifices. | ||
===Instances of al-Kawthar=== | ===Instances of al-Kawthar=== | ||
There is a disagreement among exegetes as to what the instance of al-Kawthar is. Some possible interpretations include the Pond of Kawthar, a river in the Heaven, abundant good, prophethood, the Qur'an, the great number of the Prophet’s progeny, and intercession. | {{Main|Al-Kawthar}} | ||
There is a disagreement among exegetes as to what the instance of al-Kawthar is. Some possible interpretations include the Pond of Kawthar, a river in the [[Heaven]], abundant good, [[prophethood]], the Qur'an, the great number of the Prophet’s progeny, and [[intercession]]. | |||
In Tafsir nimuna, many Shiite scholars are said to believe that one instance of al-Kawthar is Fatima, because the sura talks about those who claim that the Prophet has no progeny, while his progeny continued through Fatima, and this is the progeny in which Imamate appeared. | In ''[[Tafsir-i nimuna]]'', many Shiite scholars are said to believe that one instance of al-Kawthar is [[Fatima (a)]], because the sura talks about those who claim that the Prophet (s) has no progeny, while his progeny continued through Fatima (a), and this is the progeny in which [[Imamate]] appeared. | ||
===Content=== | |||
The defeat of the enemies of Islam in light of God’s grace | |||
1. First point: God’s abundant grace to the Prophet | 1. First point: God’s abundant grace to the Prophet | ||
2. the Prophet’s obligations as to divine grace | 2. the Prophet’s obligations as to divine grace | ||
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==Occasion of the Revelation== | ==Occasion of the Revelation== | ||
Sura al-Kawthar was revealed after what 'As b. Wa'il said about the Prophet. When 'Abd Allah, the | Sura al-Kawthar was revealed after what [['As b. Wa'il]] said about the Prophet (s). When [['Abd Allah, the Prophet's son]], died and the Prophet (s) had no son, he referred to the Prophet (s) as “Abtar” (without posterity, that is, without a progeny) when he was in a gathering of the [[Quraysh]]. With this sura, God consoled the Prophet that he was given the abundant good. Moreover, God prognosticated that his enemies will have no progeny. | ||
==The Recitation of the Sura in Mustahab Prayers== | ==The Recitation of the Sura in Mustahab Prayers== | ||
It is recommended to recite Sura al-Kawthar in some mustahab prayers, including: | It is recommended to recite Sura al-Kawthar in some [[mustahab prayers]], including: | ||
The Prayer of the 11th night of the Ramadan month: this Prayer consists of two rak' | *The Prayer of the 11th night of the [[Ramadan month]]: this Prayer consists of two [[rak'a]]s, in each of which, [[Sura al-Hamd]] is recited once, and Sura al-Kawthar is recited 20 times. | ||
The Prayer of the 18th night of the Ramadan month: this prayer consists of four rak'as, in each of which Sura al-Hamd is recited once, and Sura al-Kawthar is recited 25 times. | *The Prayer of the 18th night of the Ramadan month: this prayer consists of four rak'as, in each of which Sura al-Hamd is recited once, and Sura al-Kawthar is recited 25 times. | ||
==Virtue and Features== | ==Virtue and Features== | ||
[[Abu Basir]] quoted [[Imam al-Sadiq (a)]] as saying: if one recites the sura in his [[daily prayers]], then he will drink from the [[Pond of Kawthar]] on the [[day of resurrection]], and will be a [[companion of the Prophet (s)]] under the [[Tree of Tuba]]. In ''[[Majma' al-bayan]]'', the Prophet (s) is quoted as saying: if one recites Sura al-Kawthar, God will satiate him with rivers of the [[Heaven]], and will [[reward]] him as many times as servants of God make sacrifices on [[Eid al-Adha]] and as [[People of the Book]] and [[polytheists]] make sacrifices. | |||
==Artworks== | ==Artworks== | ||
Sura al-Kawthar has been inscribed on tiles of some buildings, such as holy shrines, | Sura al-Kawthar has been inscribed on tiles of some buildings, such as holy shrines, [[mosque]]s, [[Imamzada]]s, and [[seminary school]]s, including the interior part of Imam al-Husayn’s darih, an inscription in the mausoleum of [[al-Shaykh al-Saduq]] (Ibn Babawayh) with the handwriting of Ibrahim Tihrani, an inscription in the [[Sipahsalar School]], and inscriptions on top of the gate of [[Sayyid Mosque]] in [[Isfahan]]. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
*The material for this article is mainly taken from {{ia|[[:fa:سوره کوثر|سوره کوثر]]}} in Farsi WikiShia. | *The material for this article is mainly taken from {{ia|[[:fa:سوره کوثر|سوره کوثر]]}} in Farsi WikiShia. | ||
{{The Qur'an}} | {{The Qur'an}} | ||
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