Lut & His People

Main Themes: Condemnation of immorality and corruption, divine justice, deliverance of the righteous.

Qur’anic References:

• Lut’s Call and the People’s Immorality
  • Al-A‘raf 7:80–84 – Lut condemns his people’s indecent acts; they persist in sin; the city is destroyed, leaving ruins as a warning.
  • Ash-Shu‘ara 26:160–173 – Lut calls them to purity; they mock him and threaten exile; Allah saves him and his family, except his wife, before destruction descends.
  • An-Naml 27:54–58 – Lut rebukes their corruption; they reject him; a storm of stones destroys the transgressors while the believers are rescued.
• The Angels’ Visit and the Destruction
  • Hud 11:77–83 – Angels visit Ibrahim first, then Lut; his people demand access to the guests; the angels protect Lut, and the towns are overturned by a rain of stones.
  • Al-Hijr 15:61–77 – Lut’s distress at the guests’ visit; the angels reassure him; the wicked are destroyed, and the ruins remain visible.
  • Al-Qamar 54:33–39 – Brief reminder of their defiance and Allah’s swift punishment.
• Lut’s Character and Legacy
  • Al-Anbiya 21:74–75 – Lut praised for wisdom and righteousness; Allah saves him from the corrupt people.
  • As-Saffat 37:133–138 – Lut’s people denied him; Allah saved him and his family and left their destruction as a visible sign for later generations.

Notes:

• Hud (11) and Al-Hijr (15) contain the most vivid narrative, showing the angels’ visit and the city’s destruction.
• Al-A‘raf, Ash-Shu‘ara, and An-Naml emphasize Lut’s moral struggle and the people’s mockery and threats.
• As-Saffat and Al-Anbiya highlight his virtue and divine reward, ensuring his example endures beyond the punishment of his people.
• Collectively, these passages demonstrate that moral corruption and defiance of divine law lead to inevitable downfall, while faith and integrity secure salvation.