The method of Qisah (At-Tarbiyah bil al-Qishah) in this surah is one of interesting methods in education. Abu Lahab becomes one of surah name in Quran as a prove of history about the bad manner of Abu Lahab to Rasulullah. Because of that, Allah swt cursed him and his wife that they would be sent to the hell. Abu Lahab always made effort to do bad things in intriguing da’wa of Rasulullah and he wanted Rasulullah’s da’wa to be failed.
This surah tells about the uncle of Rasulullah namely Abu Lahab who came from high level family and tribes that make him arrogant and refusing da’wa of Rasulullah.
Surah Al-Lahb is in 111th surah of Quran that is Makki which means this surah was received by Rasulullah when he was still in Mecca.
