Discover the meaning of the word Lhib (لهب) in the Quran, with 3 verses in which it appears, and a detailed explanation from Al-Raghib al-Asfahani's Mufradat fi gharib al-Qur'an.
لهب
Lhib
Root: ل - ه - ب
Creed (aqida) 3 verses
Updated on 29 May 2026 at 7:00 AM
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Definition of Lhib
Al-Lahab refers to flame.
The Almighty says: 'May the hands of Abū Lahab perish' (Al-Masad 1).
Abū Lahab is the nickname of the Prophet's uncle, enemy of Islam.
Al-lahab is also fire that burns without smoke.
Lhib in the Quran (3)
Meccan: 3 Medinan: 0
Distribution of verses by surah
Al-Masad2
Al-Mursalat1
Surah Al-Mursalat : 31 Meccan
﴿لَّا ظَلِيلٍ وَلَا يُغْنِى مِنَ ٱللَّهَبِ﴾
[But having] no cool shade and availing not against the flame."
Surah Al-Masad : 1 Meccan
﴿تَبَّتْ يَدَآ أَبِى لَهَبٍ وَتَبَّ﴾
May the hands of Abu Lahab be ruined, and ruined is he.
Surah Al-Masad : 3 Meccan
﴿سَيَصْلَىٰ نَارًا ذَاتَ لَهَبٍ﴾
He will [enter to] burn in a Fire of [blazing] flame
God and His angels shower their blessings on the Prophet. O believers, you should also send your blessings on him, and salute him with a worthy greeting.