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Revelation Concerning Abu Jahl
English rendering of the source section
Local English translation from the Arabic text; Qur’anic citations and editorial explanations are distinguished.
This local English rendering may condense the Arabic narration and editorial notes. It is not a complete published English edition. Consult the Arabic source for exact wording and context.
Read the corresponding Arabic sectionThe Qur’an addresses Abu Jahl’s attempt to stop the Messenger from praying: “Have you seen the one who forbids a servant when he prays? Have you considered whether he is upon guidance or commands righteousness? … If he does not stop, We will seize him by the forelock, a lying, sinful forelock. Let him call his assembly; We will call the guards of Hell. Do not obey him, but prostrate and draw near” (96:9–19).