Historical and Hostility Opposition Lahab’s The Background: Abu
look revelation. is its understand the Surah fully To historical the Al-Masad, at importance context to it surrounding of essential Muhammad paternal ‘Abdul-Muttalib, of born Lahab, (PBUH). a Abu ‘Abdul-‘Uzza as Prophet was uncle ibn most ties, vehement close opponents. Abu his Despite was the among Lahab family Prophet's was public, loud, hostility merely and it persistent. wasn’t personal; His opportunity took message He insult, mock, oppose and of Prophet’s and the every truth. monotheism to Mount Islam took Safa. during call the public incident infamous Prophet's place to One on the you saying, angrily interrupted of Lahab the "May perish! One believe people in to When God, him, invited the Mecca Abu Prophet why this gathered Is you us? his his to response repeated Abu slander, and Surah a revealed aggression Lahab and Allah condemnation " of actions. In as Al-Masad
Explanation Interpretation Verse-by-Verse and
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second of divine will in face futility possessions he justice. him,” the of earned avail verse, material not wealth and highlights whatever the “His The he riches. was his pride a in Abu wealthy man, and Lahab took Yet, one disbelief reminds wealth Allah consequences protect us arrogance. from of cannot that and the
state: will third verses fourth a and flame. [blazing] burn in The Fire to] of [enter “He well]—the wife his firewood. [as And copyright of Umm further Abu Lahab and illustrate punishment These wife, his awaiting ” both verses the Jamil. meanings. “copyright of phrase firewood” has The dual in in participation it and branches them her path. to Literally, Prophet’s thorny the collecting placing refers and the it fueled against fire Metaphorically, she that verbally. of implies Islam, physically enmity both
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Literary and Power Rhetorical Brilliance
literary Qur’an’s example the a Surah is Al-Masad excellence. of striking is Despite and five message rhythm strong, deliberate is its verses its long, choice its profound, and of is words being only meaningful. anger reinforce repetition harsh and the of “tabbat” tone the consistent of sounds word finality. The consonant the and is due the close a actions, is if warning Prophet Surah accountability. exempt relative his others: also This to a no one serves not even to of spared from as
Abu never the Additionally, embraced and Islam. alive, was yet Lahab was he revealed Surah while still in as stands miracle. itself, This, a silent merely disprove prophecy. declared he contradict the Surah, could Had attempted the have to to faith he divine prevented revealed. as pride But his him, the hatred and exactly words fulfilling
Relevance Contemporary Lessons and Universal
Al-Masad closely is tied historical a its Surah to Though are lessons figure, universal. and It status, lineage, protection divine that offer no against wealth justice. us teaches is faith, the truth. to humility, submission and What truly matters and nature of others the It at mockery, directed highlights righteousness. also arrogance, people destructive especially hatred, who when toward are calling
to those while as the and opposition Surah who comfort the truth. serves face encouragement upholding Moreover, a challenges endured face Prophet their abuse Just from family, and from today as believers may hostility the environments. his own Hereafter. then Al-Masad that the in will their rewarded will world, and certainly reassures prevail—if that Surah this justice in them patience not be
A Wisdom of Conclusion: Warning and Surah
vast is it in length, Al-Masad and significance. in be but may meaning Surah short to behavior also individual power while the of to conveying address is Qur’an the a universal It testament truths. and blind reminds The us mockery, consequences. opposition Surah arrogance, real that truth have to Lahab can divine and his economic or one that wife, no reality social of judgment. the it the Through Abu power from of teaches example shield For as and source a tale, spiritual cautionary stands historical a of a account, it reflection. believers, As be to of recited truth. Allah’s justice, reminder such, wisdom, Al-Masad as continues remembered and vivid a and Surah