Chapter1
This brief surah asserts that humanity is inevitably lost unless anchored by faith, righteous conduct, and mutual exhortation to truth.
Translation:
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King James Version (1611)
The most influential English translation ever made. Sometimes archaic, but the standard PD English text.
Translators commissioned by King James I of England, 1604–1611
By time 2Indeed, mankind is in loss 3Except for those who have believed and done righteous deeds and advised each other to truth and advised each other to patience
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1وَٱلۡعَصۡرِ 2إِنَّ ٱلۡإِنسَٰنَ لَفِي خُسۡرٍ 3إِلَّا ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُواْ وَعَمِلُواْ ٱلصَّـٰلِحَٰتِ وَتَوَاصَوۡاْ بِٱلۡحَقِّ وَتَوَاصَوۡاْ بِٱلصَّبۡرِ
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