Surah 111
المسد
Al-Masad
The Palm Fiber
Surah 111 · Meccan · 5 Ayahs
Surah Al-Masad (The Palm Fiber) is chapter 111 of the Quran. It has 5 ayahs, was revealed in Mecca, and begins in juz 30.
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Which was revealed in Makkah The Reason for the Revelation of this Surah and the Arrogance of Abu Lahab toward the Messenger of Allah Al-Bukhari recorded from Ibn `Abbas that the Prophet went out to the valley of Al-Batha and he ascended.
Classical references: Ibn Kathir (Abridged).
Source: Ibn Kathir (Abridged) (111:1).
Last reviewed: 2026-04-10.
This is a short orientation note and does not replace full tafsir.
May the hands of Abū Lahab be ruined, and ruined is he.1
His wealth will not avail him or that which he gained.
He will [enter to] burn in a Fire of [blazing] flame
And his wife [as well] - the carrier of firewood.1
Around her neck is a rope of [twisted] fiber.