How many Surahs in the Quran start with a curse?

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3 - Among all 114 Surahs in the Holy Quran, only Surah Al-Lahab (Surah 111) begins with a direct curse. The verse starts with "Perish the hands of Abu Lahab...", cursing one of the staunch enemies of Islam and the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).

This Surah stands out as a divine condemnation of the arrogant opposition faced by the Prophet from his own family. It serves as a reminder of how personal pride and animosity can lead to destruction when it stands against truth.

Important facts:

Surah: Al-Lahab (Surah 111)
First verse: A curse against Abu Lahab
Message: Warning to those who oppose the truth with arrogance
Uniqueness: Only Surah starting with a curse


Conclusion: Only one Surah, Al-Lahab, begins with a curse, making it a powerful and unique part of the Quranic message against injustice and hostility to Islam.

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