The Palm Fiber | Al-Masad

In brief

The surah addresses the hostility of Abu Lahab and his wife toward the Prophet's call. It shows that family connection, status, and wealth do not benefit a person who knowingly stands against the truth.

What this surah covers

• Abu Lahab's hostility as warning
• The insufficiency of wealth and status
• The consequence of opposing truth

Source basis

This summary is based on the Quran.com / Quran Foundation Surah Info page. Quran.com marks the chapter introduction as adapted from Tafsir Ibn Ashur.

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