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Sura 111: The Flame
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[edit] Qur'an 111:1

The power of Abu Lahab will perish, and he will perish.

[edit] Qur'an 111:1 Notes

Abu Lahab was Mohammed's uncle, who refused to be taken in by bullshit witnessed the glory of Allah's messenger in the flesh but chose ignorance instead. Not a popular figure in Islam.

[edit] Qur'an 111:2

His wealth and gains will not exempt him.

[edit] Qur'an 111:2 Notes

So Allah doesn't take bribes. So, better than the Church at this time.

[edit] Qur'an 111:3

He will be plunged in flaming Fire,

[edit] Qur'an 111:3 Notes

Again with the plunging and the fire and the burning and the screaming, oy!

[edit] Qur'an 111:4

And his wife, the wood-carrier,

[edit] Qur'an 111:4 Notes

Abu Lahab was the real sinner who led his wife astray, so surely since the entire reading up until now has been about Allah's mercy...

[edit] Qur'an 111:5

Will have upon her neck a halter of palm-fibre.

[edit] Qur'an 111:5 Notes

Ah nevermind. Into slavery she goes!

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