Surah Masad (Lahab)

There are 5 verses in this Surah and it is ‘makki’.

There are 5 verses in this Surah and it is ‘makki’. Imam Ja’far as-Sadiq (a.s.) advised that whenever a person recites this Surah, he should curse Abu Lahab because of his he mistreated the Holy Prophet (S) and showed disrespect to him.

1. It is narrated that recitation of this Surah is good for relieving back pains and reciting it before sleeping keeps one safe in the night.

2. Surah Lahab is the best solution to protection from enemy of faith, wrongdoers and evil-minded persons.

3. If recited seven times a day, one can save themselves from their enemy.

4. If you have to confront an enemy bent on harming you for no reason, you can recite Surah Lahab. Inshaallah the enemy will avoid you.