2 In allusion to the meaning of Abu Lahab, father of flame.


SURA CVIII.-THE ABUNDANCE [XII.]

MECCA.-3 Verses

In the Name of God, the Compassionate, the Merciful

TRULY we have given thee an ABUNDANCE;

Pray therefore to the Lord, and slay the victims.

Verily whose hateth thee shall be childless.1


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1 A reply to those who had taunted Muhammad with the death of his sons, as a
mark of the divine displeasure.


SURA CIV.-THE BACKBITER [XII.]

MECCA.-9 Verses

In the Name of God, the Compassionate, the Merciful

Woe to every BACKBITER, Defamer!