Surah Al-Masad (المسد)
The Palm Fiber · Meccan · 5 ayahs · Juz 30
- 111:1
تَبَّتْ يَدَآ أَبِى لَهَبٍ وَتَبَّ
(Abu Lahab was the brother of Rasulullaah ﷺ's father. He and his wife were among the staunchest opponents of Islaam and would always harass Rasulullaah ﷺ. When he once cursed Rasulullaah ﷺ, Allaah revealed this Surah saying,) May the hands of Abu Lahab be shattered (broken) and may he be destroyed.
- 111:2
مَآ أَغْنَىٰ عَنْهُ مَالُهُۥ وَمَا كَسَبَ
Neither his wealth nor the things he earned shall benefit him (when he faces the terrible punishment of the Aakhirah).
- 111:3
سَيَصْلَىٰ نَارًا ذَاتَ لَهَبٍ
He shall soon enter the flaming fire (of Jahannam)...
- 111:4
وَٱمْرَأَتُهُۥ حَمَّالَةَ ٱلْحَطَبِ
...and his wife (Umme Jamil) as well. (Evil is) That woman (his wife) who carries firewood. (This refers to her evil act of collecting thorny branches to place on the path that Rasulullaah ﷺ frequented.)
- 111:5
فِى جِيدِهَا حَبْلٌ مِّن مَّسَدٍۭ
Around her neck (in Jahannam) shall be a securely-woven string (a yoke).
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