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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:
Telling that Abu Lahab was doomed and lost.
Stating that his wealth and gains would not avail him anything.
Warning him and his wife that they would be admitted to Hell.



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