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Surah 108: Al-Kawthar — The AbundanceChapter 1 · fol. I
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This brief surah affirms the divine bestowal of al-Kawthar, a spiritual abundance that ensures the Prophet's eternal legacy and victory over those who deny the message.

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King James Version (1611)
1611 · Public domain

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

Indeed, We have granted you, [O Muhammad], al-KawtharThe Water of Life 2So pray to your Lord and sacrifice [to Him alone] 3Indeed, your enemy is the one cut off

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    1إِنَّآ أَعۡطَيۡنَٰكَ ٱلۡكَوۡثَرَ 2فَصَلِّ لِرَبِّكَ وَٱنۡحَرۡ 3إِنَّ شَانِئَكَ هُوَ ٱلۡأَبۡتَرُ
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