History of surah The Palm Fibre

Name

It was called Surat Al-Masd because the word Al-Masd was mentioned in the last verse of it

Period of Revelation

Surat Al-Masd was revealed against Abu Lahab, the uncle of the Messenger - upon him be blessings and peace - and his wife, and it spoke of the torment that awaits them in the fire of Hell. This battle, and the surah was revealed specifically after a story told on the authority of the Messenger - upon him be peace and blessings -.

Theme and topics

The overall purposes of Surat Al-Masd are represented in the inevitable loss of the infidel, even if he was the closest of creation to the greatest winners.