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'''Abu Lahab ibn 'Abdul Muttalib''' (أبو لهب) was | '''Abu Lahab ibn 'Abdul Muttalib''' (أبو لهب) was a half paternal uncle of [[Muhammad]], a leader of the Qurayshand a staunch critic of [[Islam]]. He is one of the few Arabs to be mentioned by name in the [[Qur'an]], who were alive during Muhammad's [[revelation]]s. | ||
{{Quote|1={{Quran|111|1-5}}|2=The power of Abu Lahab will perish, and he will perish. | {{Quote|1={{Quran|111|1-5}}|2=The power of Abu Lahab will perish, and he will perish. | ||
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{{Quote|1={{Bukhari|6|60|293}}, see also {{Bukhari|2|23|477}}, {{Bukhari|6|60|325}}, {{Bukhari|6|60|495-497}}, & {{Muslim|1|406}}|2=Narrated Ibn Abbas: When the Verse:--'And warn your tribe of near-kindred, was revealed, the Prophet ascended the Safa (mountain) and started calling, "O Bani Fihr! O Bani 'Adi!" addressing various tribes of Quraish till they were assembled. Those who could not come themselves, sent their messengers to see what was there. Abu Lahab and other people from Quraish came and the Prophet then said, "Suppose I told you that there is an (enemy) cavalry in the valley intending to attack you, would you believe me?" They said, "Yes, for we have not found you telling anything other than the truth." He then said, "I am a warner to you in face of a terrific punishment." Abu Lahab said (to the Prophet) "May your hands perish all this day. Is it for this purpose you have gathered us?" Then it was revealed: "Perish the hands of Abu Lahab (one of the Prophet's uncles), and perish he! His wealth and his children will not profit him...." (111.1-5)}} | {{Quote|1={{Bukhari|6|60|293}}, see also {{Bukhari|2|23|477}}, {{Bukhari|6|60|325}}, {{Bukhari|6|60|495-497}}, & {{Muslim|1|406}}|2=Narrated Ibn Abbas: When the Verse:--'And warn your tribe of near-kindred, was revealed, the Prophet ascended the Safa (mountain) and started calling, "O Bani Fihr! O Bani 'Adi!" addressing various tribes of Quraish till they were assembled. Those who could not come themselves, sent their messengers to see what was there. Abu Lahab and other people from Quraish came and the Prophet then said, "Suppose I told you that there is an (enemy) cavalry in the valley intending to attack you, would you believe me?" They said, "Yes, for we have not found you telling anything other than the truth." He then said, "I am a warner to you in face of a terrific punishment." Abu Lahab said (to the Prophet) "May your hands perish all this day. Is it for this purpose you have gathered us?" Then it was revealed: "Perish the hands of Abu Lahab (one of the Prophet's uncles), and perish he! His wealth and his children will not profit him...." (111.1-5)}} | ||
When Abu Lahab emancipated a slave ({{Bukhari|7|64|285}}), however, it appears that [[Allah]] changed his mind. | |||
Abu Lahab's wife '''Umm Jamil bint Harb''' (أم جميل بنت حرب) is also mentioned: | Abu Lahab's wife '''Umm Jamil bint Harb''' (أم جميل بنت حرب) is also mentioned: | ||
{{Quote|1={{Bukhari|6|60|475}}, see also {{Bukhari|6|61|506}}|2=Narrated Jundub bin Sufyan: Once Allah's Apostle became sick and could not offer his night prayer (Tahajjud) for two or three nights. Then a lady (the wife of Abu Lahab) came and said, "O Muhammad! I think that your Satan has forsaken you, for I have not seen him with you for two or three nights!" On that Allah revealed: 'By the fore-noon, and by the night when it darkens, your Lord (O Muhammad) has neither forsaken you, nor hated you.' (93.1-3)}} | {{Quote|1={{Bukhari|6|60|475}}, see also {{Bukhari|6|61|506}}|2=Narrated Jundub bin Sufyan: Once Allah's Apostle became sick and could not offer his night prayer (Tahajjud) for two or three nights. Then a lady (the wife of Abu Lahab) came and said, "O Muhammad! I think that your Satan has forsaken you, for I have not seen him with you for two or three nights!" On that Allah revealed: 'By the fore-noon, and by the night when it darkens, your Lord (O Muhammad) has neither forsaken you, nor hated you.' (93.1-3)}} | ||
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Abu Lahab ibn 'Abdul Muttalib (أبو لهب) was a half paternal uncle of Muhammad, a leader of the Qurayshand a staunch critic of Islam. He is one of the few Arabs to be mentioned by name in the Qur'an, who were alive during Muhammad's revelations.
The power of Abu Lahab will perish, and he will perish.
His wealth and gains will not exempt him.
He will be plunged in flaming Fire,
And his wife, the wood-carrier,
Will have upon her neck a halter of palm-fibre.The Hadith provide historical context for the revelation of Surah 111:
Narrated Ibn Abbas: When the Verse:--'And warn your tribe of near-kindred, was revealed, the Prophet ascended the Safa (mountain) and started calling, "O Bani Fihr! O Bani 'Adi!" addressing various tribes of Quraish till they were assembled. Those who could not come themselves, sent their messengers to see what was there. Abu Lahab and other people from Quraish came and the Prophet then said, "Suppose I told you that there is an (enemy) cavalry in the valley intending to attack you, would you believe me?" They said, "Yes, for we have not found you telling anything other than the truth." He then said, "I am a warner to you in face of a terrific punishment." Abu Lahab said (to the Prophet) "May your hands perish all this day. Is it for this purpose you have gathered us?" Then it was revealed: "Perish the hands of Abu Lahab (one of the Prophet's uncles), and perish he! His wealth and his children will not profit him...." (111.1-5)
When Abu Lahab emancipated a slave (Sahih Bukhari 7:64:285), however, it appears that Allah changed his mind.
Abu Lahab's wife Umm Jamil bint Harb (أم جميل بنت حرب) is also mentioned:
Narrated Jundub bin Sufyan: Once Allah's Apostle became sick and could not offer his night prayer (Tahajjud) for two or three nights. Then a lady (the wife of Abu Lahab) came and said, "O Muhammad! I think that your Satan has forsaken you, for I have not seen him with you for two or three nights!" On that Allah revealed: 'By the fore-noon, and by the night when it darkens, your Lord (O Muhammad) has neither forsaken you, nor hated you.' (93.1-3)
Sahih Bukhari 6:60:475, see also Sahih Bukhari 6:61:506