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Fountain of Kawthar
The river of abundance granted to the Prophet ﷺ in Paradise.
Al-Kawthar is a river in Paradise granted to the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. On the Day of Resurrection he ﷺ will offer its water to his ummah. For the journey of Musa (AS) to al-Khidr and the living fish at the junction of the two seas, see the separate Fountain of Youth guide.
In the Qur’an
Surah al-Kawthar was revealed to console the Prophet ﷺ and promise him immense good after hardship.
Qur'anIndeed, We have granted you al-Kawthar. So pray to your Lord and sacrifice. Indeed, your enemy is the one cut off.Qur’an 108:1–3
On the Day of Judgment
The Prophet ﷺ will meet his nation at the Hawd (Basin). Whosoever drinks from it once will never thirst again. Al-Kawthar is the source feeding that honor.
HadithI have been granted al-Kawthar — a river in Paradise whose banks are tents of pearls, its soil is musk, and its water is whiter than milk and sweeter than honey. Cups like the stars in number float on it.Sahih Muslim 490
HadithMy Hawd is as wide as the distance between Aden and ‘Amman. Its water is whiter than milk and sweeter than honey… Whoever drinks from it will never thirst again.Sahih al-Bukhari 6579