Surah Al-Masad (The Palm Fiber) is the 111. surah in Quran.Al-Masad surah is listed as the 6. by revelation order.

The meaning of surah Al-Masad is The Palm Fiber. In total this surah is consist of 5 auahs. You can read Al-Masad by word by word if you would like to examine it in details or click one of the ayahs below to check that ayah only.

It is considered to be a Meccan Surah as it was believed to be revealed in Mecca. This surah takes its name from the word mentioned in the fifth ayah, it is a rope that in hellfire shall be twisted around the neck of the wife of Abu Lahab. This surah is also known as Lahab (flame). 

This surah addresses Abu Lahab and his wife. Abu Lahab and his wife were enemies of Islam and the prophet Muhammad even though Abu Lahab was the prophet’s uncle. This surah explains their punishment will be severe and nothing will save them from Hell in the afterlife.