When the Prophet’s son Qasim passed away, Abu Lahab came out of his house screaming and dancing.He ordered his sons to divorce the daughters of the Prophet.He was the next door neighbor of the Prophet and he would throw filth into the house of the Prophet whenever the Prophet use to read Quran.The city use to look up to this couple because of their good looks and high status.She use to flaunt her status and family background.He was the Uncle of the Prophet, and his father in law.Abu Lahab was given this nickname because he had a reddish complexion in his skin.Example: Abu Hurayrah was called that because he had a cat that he loved.Example: When Ali bin Abi Taleb was sleeping on the dust, the Prophet called him Ya Aba Turaab.When someone is affiliated or associated with something you can put Abu infront of their name. Abu doesn’t litteraly mean father nessasarily.Lahab is a red flame that flickers and gives of light.He was the treasure secretary at that time.He was one of the most famous and wealthiest people in Makkah (even before Islam).Why is there this special emphasis given to this enemy of Islam?.Other enemy’s such as Abu Jahl, and others were mentioned a few times but never by name.Allah has never dedicated a particular Surah to a particular enemy anywhere else in the Quran.It is dedicated to Abu Lahab and his Wife.One of the shortest surahs in the Quran.
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