Correct Answer:
B. Surah Al-Kausar
The correct answer is B: Surah Al-Kausar. Surah Al-Kausar is unanimously regarded as the shortest Surah in the Holy Quran. It consists of only three verses (ayahs) and is also minimal in terms of the number of words and letters it contains, making it the most concise chapter.
- Option A: Surah Al-Ikhlas is incorrect. While Surah Al-Ikhlas is also a short and powerful Surah, it contains four verses, making it slightly longer than Surah Al-Kausar. It is known for its profound declaration of God's Oneness.
- Option C: Surah Al-Asr is incorrect. Surah Al-Asr, like Al-Kausar, consists of three verses. However, in terms of the total number of words and letters, Surah Al-Kausar is still shorter. Surah Al-Asr is known for its timeless message about the importance of faith, good deeds, truth, and patience.
- Option D: Surah Al-Nasr is incorrect. Surah Al-Nasr also has three verses. Similar to Surah Al-Asr, it is longer than Surah Al-Kausar when considering the total word and letter count. Surah Al-Nasr speaks of the victory of Islam and the command to glorify Allah and seek His forgiveness.