Prophet Lut, known in the Bible as Prophet Lot, was raised by his uncle, Prophet Ibrahim, may peace be upon him. Prophet Lut (عَلَيْهِ ٱلسَّلَامُ) loved, respected, and believed in Ibrahim’s (عَلَيْهِ ٱلسَّلَامُ) message even when everyone ridiculed him. Prophet Ibrahim, together with Lut, traveled far, across land and sea, trying to invite and spread man to the fold of Islam.
During Ibrahim’s and Lut’s migration to Palestine, they received the divine decree of Allah (سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ) that Lut had been chosen to be a Prophet and Messenger for the people of Sodom. Allah (سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ) directed this new Prophet to travel to the city of Sodom, situated on the border of Jordan and Palestine, with the mission to guide the people who sinned back to the worship of Allah (سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ).
Sodom was a thriving city that was visited by many travellers, merchants and businessmen for trade. However, Sodom was also the most corrupt city with the highest criminal activity during that time. Travellers passing Sodom were often waylaid and robbed of their belongings, and sometimes were mercilessly murdered. But, the most notorious act of evil that was committed by this corrupt nation was homosexuality.
Introduction of Homosexuality
Homosexuality was introduced into the world by the people of Lut—none in the history of mankind had ever experienced or practiced homosexuality before Sodom. This shameful practice was the norm amongst this nation, and the entire population engaged in it. They were immensely proud of their conduct, spoke openly about it, and engaged in these immoral behaviors out in the open.
Pleased with the Prophethood and his new mission, Prophet Lut soon settled in Sodom and began to devise ways to bring his people in to the fold of Islam. He was well-aware that his nation was the most corrupt nation of that time; but he held firm faith and hoped and prayed that they would soon see the error of their ways and enter into the path of Allah.
كَذَّبَتْ قَوْمُ لُوطٍ ٱلْمُرْسَلِينَ ١٦٠إِذْ قَالَ لَهُمْ أَخُوهُمْ لُوطٌ أَلَا تَتَّقُونَ
١٦١إِنِّى لَكُمْ رَسُولٌ أَمِينٌۭ ١٦٢فَٱتَّقُوا۟ ٱللَّهَ وَأَطِيعُونِ ١٦٣
He further cautioned them of the severe punishment Allah (سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ) had in store if they continued in their ways. The men and women of Sodom became very angry at Lut’s speech.
They conspired to drive Lut away from their city, threatening,
This message of Prophet Lut is conveyed in the Qur'an,
إِذۡ قَالَ لَهُمۡ أَخُوهُمۡ لُوطٌ أَلَا تَتَّقُونَ 
إِنِّي لَكُمۡ رَسُولٌ أَمِينٞ 
فَٱتَّقُواْ ٱللَّهَ وَأَطِيعُونِ 
وَمَآ أَسۡـَٔلُكُمۡ عَلَيۡهِ مِنۡ أَجۡرٍۖ إِنۡ أَجۡرِيَ إِلَّا عَلَىٰ رَبِّ ٱلۡعَٰلَمِينَ 
أَتَأۡتُونَ ٱلذُّكۡرَانَ مِنَ ٱلۡعَٰلَمِينَ 
وَتَذَرُونَ مَا خَلَقَ لَكُمۡ رَبُّكُم مِّنۡ أَزۡوَٰجِكُمۚ بَلۡ أَنتُمۡ قَوۡمٌ عَادُونَ 
قَالُواْ لَئِن لَّمۡ تَنتَهِ يَٰلُوطُ لَتَكُونَنَّ مِنَ ٱلۡمُخۡرَجِينَ 
They knew they were wrong, but they continued to belittle his message, openly mocking him;
Meanwhile, Allah sent three angels, including Angel Jibreel, disguised as men, to Prophet Ibrahim’s house as guests. Ibrahim, who failed to recognize the angels, prepared a grand feast for his guests. But his guests refused the meals offered to them.
"Do not be afraid! We are the angels of Allah. We have been sent to the people of Lut, and we have been sent to give you glad tidings of a son possessing much knowledge and wisdom."
Prophet Ibrahim knew that Allah's punishment for the people of Sodom was near. Не immediately fear for his nephew, Lut; he said to the angels:
"Indeed, within it is Lut."
The Angels replied:
"We are more knowledgeable of who is within it."
Sodom and Gomorrah Destroyed.
The angels then proceeded towards Sodom disguised as handsome young men. The daughter of Prophet Lut (عَلَيْهِ ٱلسَّلَامُ), a believer, witnessed the handsome men entering the city and frantically ran to her father and informed him of the three men. Prophet Lut (عَلَيْهِ ٱلسَّلَامُ) approached the men and welcomed them to the city of Sodom. He knew too well of the fate that would befall the young men at the hands of the men of Sodom, so he intended to convince the men to leave the city for their own safety.
But Prophet Lut (عَلَيْهِ ٱلسَّلَامُ) was too embarrassed to ask the guests to leave, so he guided the guests to his home, ensuring that none saw the three handsome men.
Lut’s wife, a non-believer, saw the men as they entered her house, together with her husband, Lut. She hurried to the men of the city and informed them that Lut had three attractive young men in his house. The men rejoiced at the news and slowly gathered outside Lut's house and began pounding on his door.
The whole nation of Sodom had now gathered at Lut’s doorstep. They grew impatient by the minute and began breaking down his door.
Angel Jibreel then stepped out of Lut’s house and struck the men, causing all men to lose their eyesight
Shocked and enraged, the men shouted: “What’s this magic that just hit us? Where did this come from? O Lut! You are the one behind this. You will see what we will do to you tomorrow.”
The blind men then returned to their homes plotting to destroy Lut the following day.
Allah (سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ) commanded to Prophet Lut (عَلَيْهِ ٱلسَّلَامُ):
Set out with your family during a portion of the night and let not any among you look back, except your wife. Indeed she will be struck by that which strikes them. Indeed, their appointment is [for] the morning. Is not the morning near?
As instructed, Prophet Lut (عَلَيْهِ ٱلسَّلَامُ), together with his daughters, left Sodom during the night;
ضَرَبَ ٱللَّهُ مَثَلٗا لِّلَّذِينَ كَفَرُواْ ٱمۡرَأَتَ نُوحٖ وَٱمۡرَأَتَ لُوطٖۖ كَانَتَا تَحۡتَ عَبۡدَيۡنِ مِنۡ عِبَادِنَا صَٰلِحَيۡنِ فَخَانَتَاهُمَا فَلَمۡ يُغۡنِيَا عَنۡهُمَا مِنَ ٱللَّهِ شَيۡـٔٗا وَقِيلَ ٱدۡخُلَا ٱلنَّارَ مَعَ ٱلدَّـٰخِلِينَ 
s the morning dawned, a loud, piercing cry ensued through the city that shook the occupants with great pain and fear. Jibreel then grabbed the nation from the edge of his wing, raised them high up, twisted the land, and crashed it to the ground. Allah then caused the skies to rain down stones of hard clay-each stone inscribed with the name of a transgressor for whom it was intended for, ending the vain lives of the occupants of Sodom.
Prophet Lut (عَلَيْهِ ٱلسَّلَامُ), who left Sodom with his daughters, returned to his uncle, Prophet Ibrahim (عَلَيْهِ ٱلسَّلَامُ). Together, they continued to spread the message of Allah (سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ) until his death.
Today, the site of Sodom, the city of corruption, is marked by the Dead Sea as a reminder of Allah's wrath against the people of Prophet Lut.
The Qur'an reflects on this;
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MENTIONS HEBREW BIBLE AND NEW TESTAMENT
Moses in the Hebrew Bible referred to the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah in Deuteronomy 29:22–23:
“Your children who follow you in later generations and foreigners who come from distant lands will see the calamities that have fallen on the land and the diseases with which the lord has afflicted it. The whole land will be a burning waste of salt and sulfur—nothing planted, nothing sprouting, no vegetation growing on it. It will be like the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah, Admah and Zeboyim, which the Lord overthrew in fierce anger.”
In the Bible New Testament, Luke 17:28–30, Jesus compares his second-coming to the judgment of Sodom and Gomorrah:
“Likewise, as it was in the days of Lot—they ate, they drank, they bought, they sold, they planted, they built, but on the day when Lot went out from Sodom fire and sulphur rained from heaven and destroyed them all — so will it be on the day when the Son of man is revealed.”
ALL QURAN VERSES THAT MENTION THE STORY OF PROPHET LUT (عَلَيْهِ ٱلسَّلَامُ)
In total, Prophet Lut is mentioned 17 times in the Qur'an. Below, you will find the remaining verses from the Qur'an that mention the story of Prophet Lut (عَلَيْهِ ٱلسَّلَامُ), which were not directly referenced above.
وَإِسۡمَٰعِيلَ وَٱلۡيَسَعَ وَيُونُسَ وَلُوطٗاۚ وَكُلّٗا فَضَّلۡنَا عَلَى ٱلۡعَٰلَمِينَ 
وَلُوطًا إِذۡ قَالَ لِقَوۡمِهِۦٓ أَتَأۡتُونَ ٱلۡفَٰحِشَةَ مَا سَبَقَكُم بِهَا مِنۡ أَحَدٖ مِّنَ ٱلۡعَٰلَمِينَ
وَيَـٰقَوْمِ لَا يَجْرِمَنَّكُمْ شِقَاقِىٓ أَن يُصِيبَكُم مِّثْلُ مَآ أَصَابَ قَوْمَ نُوحٍ أَوْ قَوْمَ هُودٍ أَوْ قَوْمَ صَـٰلِحٍۢ ۚ وَمَا قَوْمُ لُوطٍۢ مِّنكُم بِبَعِيدٍۢ ٨٩
وَثَمُودُ وَقَوۡمُ لُوطٖ وَأَصۡحَٰبُ لۡـَٔيۡكَةِۚ أُوْلَـٰٓئِكَ ٱلۡأَحۡزَابُ 
Wa Samoodu wa qawmu Lootinw wa Ashaabul ‘Aykah; ulaaa’ikal Ahzaab
وَعَادٞ وَفِرۡعَوۡنُ وَإِخۡوَٰنُ لُوطٖ
Wa ‘Aadunw wa Fir’awnu wa ikhwaanu loot
English Translation:
The document is a religious text detailing the life stories of various prophets, focusing on Nabi Loot (Lot) and his mission to guide his people away from sinful behavior, particularly homosexuality.
Life Stories of the Ambiyaa
The text provides an account of the life stories of several Prophets, focusing on Sayyidina Loot Alayhis Salaam and Sayyidina Isma’eel Alayhis Salaam. It highlights their lineage, the challenges they faced, and the lessons derived from their experiences.
Sayyidina Loot Alayhis Salaam's Background
- Nabi Loot was the nephew of Nabi Ibraheem Alayhis Salaam and spent his youth under his guidance.
- He was sent as a Messenger to the people of Sadum, a city known for its immoral practices, particularly sodomy.
The People of Nabi Loot Alayhis Salaam
- The people of Sadum engaged in unnatural indecency and were the first to practice homosexuality.
- They also committed highway robbery and openly sinned, showing a complete disregard for morality.
- Nabi Loot attempted to guide them towards righteousness, but they rejected his message and sought to expel him.
The Call to Righteousness
- Nabi Loot warned his people about their shameful acts and called them to worship Allah alone.
- The people responded by threatening to expel him and his followers, indicating their refusal to change.
The Angels' Visit to Nabi Ibraheem
- Angels visited Nabi Ibraheem to inform him of the impending punishment for the people of Loot.
- They also brought glad tidings of a son, Nabi Is’haaq, to Nabi Ibraheem and his wife, Sayyidah Saarah.
The Arrival of the Angels to Nabi Loot
- The Angels, in the form of handsome young men, arrived at the outskirts of Sadum.
- Nabi Loot's daughter first encountered them and informed her father, who was anxious about their safety.
The People’s Reaction to the Angels
- The people of Sadum rushed to Nabi Loot's house upon hearing of the guests' arrival, intending to harm them.
- Nabi Loot offered his daughters to the men as a means to protect his guests, highlighting the moral decay of his community.
The Divine Punishment
- The Angels assured Nabi Loot that they were sent to protect him and would carry out Allah's punishment on the people.
- The punishment involved a loud cry, the city being turned upside down, and a rain of stones marked for each sinner.
Aftermath of the Punishment
- Nabi Loot and his family were saved, but his wife, who supported the sinners, was destroyed.
- The area of Sadum, now the Dead Sea, serves as a reminder of the consequences of transgression.
Sayyidina Isma’eel Alayhis Salaam's Birth
- Nabi Ibraheem prayed for children and was blessed with Nabi Isma’eel at an advanced age.
- Sayyidah Haajirah, his wife, was given to him as a gift, and Isma’eel was born to her.
Migration to Makkah Mukarramah
- Nabi Ibraheem took Sayyidah Haajirah and infant Isma’eel to Makkah, a barren land at the time.
- He left them there as per Allah's command, trusting in Allah's provision for them.
The Miracle of Zamzam
- Sayyidah Haajirah searched for water for her son and, after running between Safa and Marwah, discovered the Zamzam well.
- The water provided sustenance and attracted a tribe, leading to the establishment of a community around them.
Nabi Ibraheem's Visits to His Family
- Nabi Ibraheem frequently visited his family in Makkah, ensuring their well-being.
- He advised Nabi Isma’eel on his marriage, emphasizing the importance of maintaining a righteous household.
Conclusion
The narratives of Sayyidina Loot and Sayyidina Isma’eel illustrate the importance of faith, obedience to Allah, and the consequences of moral decay. Their stories serve as timeless lessons for humanity.
The Encounter Between Nabi Ibraheem and Nabi Isma’eel
- Nabi Ibraheem instructed his wife to convey his Salaam to Nabi Isma’eel and advised her to keep the threshold of their door.
- Upon Nabi Isma’eel's return, he recognized his father's advice and affirmed his commitment to his wife.
- The narrative highlights the importance of family and the bond between father and son.
The Ultimate Sacrifice of Nabi Isma’eel
- Nabi Ibraheem received a divine command in a dream to sacrifice his son Nabi Isma’eel, which he accepted without hesitation.
- Nabi Isma’eel, at thirteen, showed remarkable patience and submission to Allah’s will, encouraging his father to fulfill the command.
- Shaytaan attempted to dissuade them, but both remained steadfast, leading to the divine intervention of a ram being provided as a substitute for the sacrifice.
The Construction of the Ka'bah
- Nabi Ibraheem and Nabi Isma’eel were commanded to build the Ka'bah, which they constructed together while praying for acceptance from Allah.
- The building was raised on the earlier foundations, and they continuously recited a prayer for Allah to accept their efforts.
- The Maqam Ibrahim, a stone with the imprint of Nabi Ibraheem's feet, is a significant relic from this construction.
The Life and Legacy of Nabi Isma’eel
- Nabi Isma’eel lived to the age of 136 and is buried in the Haram, with his lineage contributing to the Arab nation.
- He is recognized in the Qur’an for his truthfulness and commitment to prayer and charity.
- Nabi Ibraheem’s other son, Nabi Is’haaq, had many descendants, including numerous prophets.
The Birth and Life of Nabi Is’haaq
- Nabi Is’haaq was born to Nabi Ibraheem and Sayyidah Saarah when they were advanced in age, fulfilling a divine promise.
- He married Rafqah and had twins, Eesu and Ya’qoob, continuing the prophetic lineage.
- Nabi Is’haaq lived to 180 years and was buried near his parents, reinforcing the family’s legacy.
1Surah Ankaboot 2Al Bidaayah wan Nihaayah
3Ta’reekh Abil Fidaa’ 4Ma’aariful Qur’aan 5Tirmidhi
6 Surah A’araaf
