The surah that informs the Prophet Muḥammad that God has gifted him with Abundance goodness in this life and far greater resplendence in the Hereafter—for which he is instructed to ever show gratitude and charitable generosity. It takes its name from “the abundance” (al-kawthar) mentioned in verse 1. The surah comes to reassure the Prophet Muḥammad and as a retort to his enemy.The surah is also known as: Abundant Goodness, Plenty, Pre-eminence, The Great Abundance.
1
إِنّا أَعطَيناكَ الكَوثَرَ
ʾinnā ʾaʿṭaynāka l-kawthara
Indeed We have given you abundance.
2
فَصَلِّ لِرَبِّكَ وَانحَر
fa-ṣalli li-rabbika wa-nḥar
So pray to your Lord,and sacrifice [the sacrificial camel].1Or ‘raise your hands.’ According to this interpretation, the phrase refers to the raising of the hands to the ears during prayers.