The Palm Fiber
•5 verses
A Meccan surah of 5 verses, Al-Masad was revealed in response to Abu Lahab, the Prophet's uncle, who violently opposed the Islamic message and publicly humiliated the Prophet.
Al-Masad announces the ruin of Abu Lahab and his wife (who placed thorns in the Prophet's path). Neither his wealth nor his children will save him from the Fire.
Briefly share the context with your child to show them that opposing the truth has consequences, and that we must always respect Allah's messengers.
In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful
May the hands of Abū Lahab be ruined, and ruined is he.1
His wealth will not avail him or that which he gained.
He will [enter to] burn in a Fire of [blazing] flame
And his wife [as well] - the carrier of firewood.1
Around her neck is a rope of [twisted] fiber.
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