Principles for the Salvation of Mankind Found in Surat Al-Asr

The Holy Qur’an was transmittted by Allah to Mohammad (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) via Gabriel (peace be upon him) as the last heavenly book for the enlightenment, welfare, and happiness of mankind. Therefore, the Holy Qur’an includes principles addressed to all people until the end of time. In this research we show how Surat Al-Asr highlights principles of salvation for humankind. In this Sura are the basic principles of human liberation for here and the afterworld; believing in only one God, doing one’s best as a Muslim, advising fairness and patience summarized in three brief verses. To be happy here and in the hereafter, as well as to eliminate one’s frustration in the Next World, one needs to follow the guidance of the Holy Qur’an