Abasa عبس "He Frowned"

Holy Quran

ʻAbasa (عبس, "He Frowned") is the 80th chapter of the Qur'an, with 42 verses

It is a Meccan sura

The Surah is so designated after the word `abasa with which it opens.[1]

Summary

• 1-11 Muhammad rebuked for frowning on a poor blind Muslim
• 12-15 The Quran written in honourable, exalted, and pure volumes
• 16-23 Man cursed for turning aside from his Creator
• 24-32 It is God who provides man with food
• 33-37 On the judgment-day men will desert their nearest relatives and friends
• 38-42 The bright and sad faces of the resurrection-day [2]