1. By the Late Afternoon – the word ‘asr means either time, or between midday and sunset, or the ‘Asr prayer!

2. Truly man – meant generically – is in loss in his life-transaction,

3. …except for those who believe and do right actions – who are not in loss, and urge each other to the truth – which means faith, and urge each other to steadfastness – to obey and not to disobey.