This Surah has 42 verses. It takes its name from verse 1: “عَبَسَ وَتَوَلَّىٰ” ( (He frowned and turned away) where the word “عبس” meaning “He Frowned” appears. This Surah was revealed in Mecca most probably during the early days of Muhammad's proclamation of his prophethood.

What is Surah al abasa?

Surah Abasa (In Arabic: سورة عبس) is the 80th Surah of the Quran meaning in English as “He frowned”. It is a Meccan Surah meaning it's revelation was before the Prophet (ﷺ) and his followers migrated from Mecca to Medina. It is composed of 42 ayat (verses).

When was last Wahi revealed?

Muslims believe that the Quran was verbally revealed from God to Muhammad through the angel Gabriel gradually over a period of approximately 23 years, beginning on 22 December 609 CE, when Muhammad was 40, and concluding in 632 CE, the year of his death.