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Overview & Spiritual Status
Prophet Lut (AS), nephew of Ibrahim (AS), was sent to the people of Sodom and Gomorrah, who were overturned for their corruption.
Historical Context, Era & Lineage
Prophet Lut (AS) was the nephew of Ibrahim (AS), who migrated with him from Ur across Mesopotamia to the Levant. He was assigned a mission to the cities of the Jordan plain, centered in Sodom. The inhabitants practiced open obscenities, assaulted travelers, and introduced unprecedented transgressions in public assemblies, completely disregarding natural moral bounds.
Major Miracles & Divine Signs (المعجزات)
Lut was supported by noble angels of judgment (Jibril, Mikail, and Israfil) who struck the attacking mobs with instant blindness when they besieged his residence. The complete miraculous overturning of the corrupt cities into the sulfurous depths of the Dead Sea served as a perpetual geographical sign.
The Mission, Preaching of Tawheed & Severe Trials
Lut endured immense isolation and mental anguish, preaching righteousness to a society utterly desensitized to shame. His personal grief was compounded by his wife, who secretly sympathized with the transgressors and signaled the arrival of guests. At dawn, Lut and his faithful daughters were commanded to leave without looking back, while rain of marked stones sealed the fate of the cities.
Key Moral Lessons & Contemporary Reflection
Lut (AS) exemplifies moral courage and unwavering adherence to divine ethical boundaries when surrounding culture descends into total moral degradation. Righteousness is an individual responsibility that must never yield to societal pressure.
Direct Quranic Mentions & Verses
Surah and Ayah references authenticating the mission of Prophet Lut (AS)
| Surah & Ayah | Thematic Context | Audio |
|---|---|---|
| Hud (11:77-83) | Arrival of angelic guests, defense of his household, and morning retribution. | |
| Al-A'raf (7:80-84) | Denunciation of unprecedented sexual corruption and highway robbery. | |
| Al-Anbiya (21:74-75) | Gift of sound judgment, wisdom, and deliverance from a vile township. |