Introduction to Surah
111. Al-Masad

In the Name of Allâh, the Most
Beneficent, the Most Merciful.

1. Perish the two hands of Abû Lahab (an uncle of the Prophet), and perish he![]

2. His wealth and his children (etc.) will not benefit him!

3. He will be burnt in a Fire of blazing flames!

4. And his wife too, who carries wood (thorns of Sadan which she used to put on the way of the Prophet (Peace be upon him) , or use to slander him)[] .

5. In her neck is a twisted rope of Masad (palm fibre).[]