Al-Masad - سورة المسد
Introduction of Sura
Names:
This surah is called Surat Al-Masad. [608] See: Al-Fayruzabadi: Basa?ir Dhawi At-Tamyiz, 1/522.
Makki or Madani?
Surat Al-Masad is Makki; more than one of the commentators narrated that there was consensus regarding that. [609] Those who narrated that there was consensus regarding that include: Ibn ?Atiyyah, Ibn Al-Jawzi and Al-Qurtubi. See: Tafsir Ibn ?Atiyyah, 5/499; Tafsir Ibn Al-Jawzi, 4/502; Tafsir Al-Qurtubi, 220;234.
Objectives:
The most important objectives of this surah include:
Telling that Abu Lahab and his wife were doomed. [610] See: At-Tantawi: At-Tafsir Al-Wasit, 15/537.
Topics:
The most significant topics addressed in Surat Al-Masad include:
1- Telling that Abu Lahab was doomed and lost.
2- Stating that his wealth and gains would not avail him anything.
3- Warning him and his wife that they would be admitted to Hell.
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