Surah Al-Lahab
One of the most exciting Surahs of the Quran is Surah Al-Masad/ Al-Lahab. Surah Masad is one of the short surahs of Juz’ 30, with only five verses, and it tells great stories from the Prophet’s time.
The Makki Surah depicts the initial status of Islamic dawah and polytheist responses to it. The surah has several names, including Al-Masad, Tabbat, Abi-Lahab, Al-Lahab, or Lahab. In Arabic, ‘Al-Masad’ means thick rope.
If you recite surah Lahab daily you will get lots of benefits like getting rid of pain, dwelling in heaven, ALLAH protection, and getting rid of health problems and violent behavior.
Benefits of Surah AL-Lahab
Surah Lahab is also known as surah Massad. This surah was revealed to Islam’s enemies. For Muslims, it will be helpful for guidance and advice. You can keep your mind going with these wonderful benefits of surah al Lahab. Here are some benefits of reciting surah Lahab.
Dwelling in Heaven
The noble Prophet of Islam (SAWW) stated that:
“Those who read and act by the luminous verses of surah Masad will be excluded from joining Abu Lahab in the hereafter in his prayers. In other words, one will be granted a place in heaven if one reads and acts in accordance with the luminous verses of surah Lahab.”
Getting Rid of the Pain
If one recites surah Masad for pain, the pain will be healed (Tafsir al-Burhan, vol. 5, p. 787)
Being in God’s Protection
Surah Lahab, recited at bedtime, leads to God’s protection and safety.
Infatuation Benefits from Surah Lahab
It is a situation in which one person’s feelings for the other are unrequited, or there has been an infatuation. To end unfaithful love, read this Surah 71 times between maghrib and isha prayers. Suppose the two groups of individuals are kept apart.
It is optional to mention Bismillah and Durood Pak. Love will end in sha Allah. Eventually, they will find the right path.
Get Rid of Health Problems
Surah Lahab has many health benefits. You can benefit from reciting this surah if you’re experiencing chronic pain. It is also capable of curing all kinds of ailments and illnesses.
It helps Stopping Your Transfer
Suppose you are expecting an unwanted job transfer. You will get your desired results if you recite this surah. If you do not wish to move to a new location or change jobs, you should recite this surah 17 times after you have finished the Maghrib prayer. Furthermore, pray that your transfer will not go through for whatever reason.
Control the Violent Behavior
It will help you better manage your emotions and behave less aggressively if you recite this surah. Human survival is at risk from this threat.
A Hellish Risk
Reading this surah conveys to the reader that the pleasures of this world may lead one straight to hellfire. So, live a simple life.
Virtue Related to Surah Al-Lahab
The Messenger of Allah (صلى الله عليه وآله وسلم) set off till he climbed Safa’ and called loudly: Be on your guard! They said: Who is it calling aloud? They said: Muhammad. They gathered round him, and he said: O sons of so and so, O sons of so and so, O sons of ‘Abd Manaf, O sons of ‘Abd al-Muttalib, and they gathered around him. He (the Apostle) said:
If I were to inform you that there were horsemen emerging out of the foot of this mountain, would you believe me? They said: We have not experienced any lie from you. He said: Well, I am a warner to you before a severe torment.
He (the narrator) said that Abu Lahab then said: Destruction to you! Is it for this you have gathered us? He (the Holy Prophet) then stood up, and this verse was revealed:
Perish the hands of Abu Lahab, and he indeed perished (111:1).
A’mash recited this to the end of the Sura.
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