What Ill-Fortune for Abu Lahab and His Son!

What ill-fortune for Abu Lahab and his son that they were not prepared to accept the true religion and recite the Kalimah of Islam despite knowing and believing in their hearts that there was no one more truthful than Muhammad (Sallallahu alaihi wasallam), that his curse would certainly take effect, and that Allah would most certainly punish them.

When obstinacy sets in the heart then even a good and understanding person can become hellbent on falsehood, and instead of accepting what his intelligence says, he falls victim to his nafs and takes the route of the displeasure of Allah.

May Allah Ta’ala protect us from the evil lurking in the nafs and from the enticements of Shaitaan, Aameen Yaa Rabbal Aalameen!

(Rasulullah Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam Kee Saahbzaadiya)