Surah Al Lahab: A Chapter of Divine Justice
Surah Al Lahab, also known as Surah Al Masad, is the 111th chapter of the Holy Quran. The title “Al Lahab” means “The Flame,” while “Al Masad” translates to “The Palm Fiber.” This Surah was revealed in Mecca and consists of five verses and one Ruku. It is located in Juz’ 30 of the Quran.
The Story Behind Surah Al Lahab
Surah Al Lahab is unique as it explicitly curses one of the enemies of Islam, Abu Lahab, by name. Abu Lahab was a member of the Banu Hashim tribe and the uncle of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). However, he was fiercely opposed to Islam and crossed all limits in his hostility towards the Prophet. Due to his extreme enmity, Allah revealed this Surah condemning his actions and foretelling his ultimate doom.
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Surah Al Lahab Breakdown
| Ayahs | Words | Letters | Rukus |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 26 | 81 | 1 |
Tajweed Rules in Surah Al Lahab
To ensure correct recitation, here are the Tajweed rules applied in Surah Al Lahab:
- Ikhfa (Blue) – Concealing sound
- Ghunna (Orange) – Nasalization
- Ikhfa Meem Saakin (Green) – Hiding Meem sound
- Idghaam (Green) – Merging letters
- Qalqala (Red) – Echoing sound
- Qalb (Purple) – Letter conversion
- Idghaam Meem Saakin (Light Green) – Merging of Meem letters
For a deeper understanding, read more about Tajweed Rules here.
Explore More Surahs
If you are interested in reading other Surahs, here are some recommendations:
- Previous Surah: Surah Yaseen
- Next Surah: Surah Juma
- Other Surahs: Surah Yusuf, Surah Waqiah, Surah Kahf, Surah Rahman, Surah Maryam, Surah Muzammil, Surah Al Ikhlas
Surah Al Lahab serves as a powerful reminder of the consequences of opposing the truth. May we all seek guidance from the Holy Quran and remain steadfast on the right path. Ameen!