Surah Al Lahab Read in Arabic with English translation, transliteration, tafseer, video & lessons.
Surah Al Lahab Read in Arabic with English translation, transliteration, tafseer, video & lessons.
Surah Al Lahab
| Surah Number | 111 |
| Surah Name | Al-Lahab (The Flame) |
| Revelation Place | Makkah |
| Total Ayat | 5 |
| Main Theme | Condemnation of Abu Lahab and opposition to Islam |
Ayah by Ayah (Arabic, Transliteration, Translation)
| تَبَّتْ يَدَا أَبِي لَهَبٍ وَتَبَّ ﴿١﴾ |
| Tabbat yada abee Lahabin wa tabb |
| May the hands of Abu Lahab be ruined, and ruined is he. |
| مَا أَغْنَىٰ عَنْهُ مَالُهُ وَمَا كَسَبَ ﴿٢﴾ |
| Maa aghnaa ‘anhu maaluhu wa maa kasab |
| His wealth will not avail him or that which he gained. |
| سَيَصْلَىٰ نَارًا ذَاتَ لَهَبٍ ﴿٣﴾ |
| Sayaslaa naran dhaata lahab |
| He will burn in a Fire of blazing flame. |
| وَامْرَأَتُهُ حَمَّالَةَ الْحَطَبِ ﴿٤﴾ |
| Wamra’atuhu hammalatal-hatab |
| And his wife [as well] – the carrier of firewood. |
| فِي جِيدِهَا حَبْلٌ مِّن مَّسَدٍ ﴿٥﴾ |
| Fee jeedihaa hablun mim masad |
| Around her neck is a rope of twisted fiber. |
Full Surah English Translation
(1) May the hands of Abu Lahab be ruined, and ruined is he.
(2) His wealth will not avail him or that which he gained.
(3) He will burn in a Fire of blazing flame.
(4) And his wife [as well] – the carrier of firewood.
(5) Around her neck is a rope of twisted fiber.
Full Surah English Transliteration
(1) Tabbat yada abee Lahabin wa tabb
(2) Maa aghnaa ‘anhu maaluhu wa maa kasab
(3) Sayaslaa naran dhaata lahab
(4) Wamra’atuhu hammalatal-hatab
(5) Fee jeedihaa hablun mim masad
Tafseer (Ibn Kathir Summary)
This Surah was revealed in Makkah condemning Abu Lahab, the uncle of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, who openly opposed Islam. Ibn Kathir explains that despite Abu Lahab’s wealth and status, nothing could save him from Allah’s punishment. His wife also shared in this sin by spreading harm and hatred, symbolized by carrying firewood. The Surah stands as a clear sign of the truth of the Qur’an, as Abu Lahab lived for years after its revelation yet never accepted Islam.
Benefits & Lessons
- Wealth and status cannot save a person from Allah’s judgment.
- Opposing the truth leads to destruction.
- Family ties do not guarantee salvation without faith.
- Allah’s promises and warnings always come true.
- Shows the miracle of the Qur’an through fulfilled prophecy.
- Warns against arrogance and hatred.
- Encourages believers to remain firm despite opposition.
FAQs
Surah Al-Lahab was revealed in Makkah.
Surah Al-Lahab consists of 5 ayahs.
Abu Lahab, the uncle of Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ), is mentioned in this Surah.
It was revealed to condemn Abu Lahab and his wife for opposing and harming the Prophet (ﷺ).
Wealth and status cannot save a person if they oppose Allah and His Messenger.
It refers to the wife of Abu Lahab, who used to spread harm and hatred against the Prophet (ﷺ).
That arrogance, hatred, and opposition to truth lead to destruction.
Yes, it foretold Abu Lahab’s fate while he was still alive, and he never accepted Islam.
Yes, like all short Makki surahs, it can be recited in Salah.
It teaches that wealth cannot benefit a person without faith and good deeds.Surah
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