Public Declaration of Islam

After three years of secret preaching, Allah commanded the Prophet ﷺ to proclaim Islam publicly with the revelation: 'And warn your closest kindred' (26:214). He ascended Mount Safa and called the clans of Quraysh by name, asking if they would believe him if he warned of an approaching army. They affirmed his truthfulness. He then declared his message of monotheism. Abu Lahab responded with hostility, prompting the revelation of Surah al-Masad.