The Reason for the Revelation of Surah Masad

Surah Masad/ The Palm Fiber, Flame

The Reason for the Revelation of this Surah and the Arrogance of Abu Lahab toward the Messenger of Allah

- Al-Bukhari recorded from Ibn `Abbas that the Prophet went out to the valley of Al-Batha and he ascended the mountain. Then he cried out, "O people, come at once!" So the Quraysh gathered around him. Then he said, "If I told you all that the enemy was going to attack you in the morning, or in the evening, would you all believe me" They replied, "Yes.'' Then he said, "Verily, I am a warner (sent) to you all before the coming of a severe torment." Then Abu Lahab said, "Have you gathered us for this May you perish!'' Thus, Allah revealed,
"Perish the two hands of Abu Lahab and perish he!" [111:1]
to the end of the Surah.
- In another narration it states that he stood up dusting of his hands and said, "Perish you for the rest of this day! Have you gathered us for this'' Then Allah revealed,
"Perish the two hands of Abu Lahab and perish he!"
- This man Abu Lahab was one of the uncles of the Messenger of Allah.His name was `Abdul-`Uzza bin Abdul-Muttalib. His surname was Abu `Utaybah and he was only called Abu Lahab because of the brightness of his face. He used to often cause harm to the Messenger of Allah . He hated and scorned him and his religion.
"He will enter a Fire full of flames!"  [111:3]
- meaning, it has flames, evil and severe burning.

May Allah protect us from His punishment Ameen