Surah Al-Masad
سورة المسد · The Palm Fiber · 5 verses · Meccan
Al-Masad is about Abu Lahab, the uncle of the Prophet ﷺ, and his wife, who opposed the message with hostility.
Also written as: Masad, Al-Lahab, Tabbat
- Number
- 111
- Arabic
- المسد
- Meaning
- The Palm Fiber
- Verses
- 5
- Revealed in
- Mecca
- Juz
- 30
- Mushaf page
- 603
Surah Al-Masad in Arabic and English
بِسۡمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحۡمَٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ
تَبَّتۡ يَدَآ أَبِي لَهَبٖ وَتَبَّ ﴿١﴾
Tabbat yada abee lahabin watabba
May the hands of Abu Lahab be ruined, and ruined is he
مَآ أَغۡنَىٰ عَنۡهُ مَالُهُۥ وَمَا كَسَبَ ﴿٢﴾
Ma aghna ʿanhu maluhu wama kasaba
His wealth will not avail him or that which he gained
سَيَصۡلَىٰ نَارٗا ذَاتَ لَهَبٖ ﴿٣﴾
Sayasla naran thata lahabin
He will [enter to] burn in a Fire of [blazing] flame
وَٱمۡرَأَتُهُۥ حَمَّالَةَ ٱلۡحَطَبِ ﴿٤﴾
Waimraatuhu hammalata alhatabi
And his wife [as well] - the carrier of firewood
فِي جِيدِهَا حَبۡلٞ مِّن مَّسَدِۭ ﴿٥﴾
Fee jeediha hablun min masadin
Around her neck is a rope of [twisted] fiber
Translation: Saheeh International. Transliteration: Tanzil.net. Recitation: Mishary Alafasy (EveryAyah.com). A translation conveys the meaning and does not replace the Arabic text.
Frequently asked questions
How many verses are in Surah Al-Masad?
Surah Al-Masad has 5 verses.
Where was Surah Al-Masad revealed?
Surah Al-Masad is a Meccan surah; it was revealed in Mecca.
Which juz is Surah Al-Masad in?
Surah Al-Masad is in juz 30, on page 603 of the standard Madinah mushaf.
What does Al-Masad mean?
المسد means "The Palm Fiber".