Surah Al-Ankaboot (29) — Ayah 33
Translation by Dr. Muhammad Muhsin Khan & Dr. Taqi-ud-Din al-Hilali
Word by Word — Arabic, Transliteration & Meaning
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33-2. The angels observed the state of Lut’s (علیہ السلام) distress and sorrow, so they comforted him and said that he should have no fear or grief; they were angels sent by Allah. Their purpose was to save him and his household, except for his wife.
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The Anxiety of Lut (علیہ السلام) Upon Seeing the Angels:
The angels, after taking leave from Ibrahim (علیہ السلام), went straight to the house of Lut (علیہ السلام). Now, they did not come only in human form, but in the form of beardless, handsome young men. This appearance was attractive to the wicked people of the nation of Lut. Upon seeing them, Lut (علیہ السلام) felt great anxiety in his heart, fearing that these wicked people would treat them the same way they treated travelers, guests, and passersby. The angels immediately sensed this fear and danger in Lut (علیہ السلام) and said: There is no reason for you to be afraid or grieved. We are not humans but angels. We ourselves will deal with them. Some details have been omitted at this point, which are mentioned in other places.
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The Coming of Punishment Upon the People of Lut:
Lut (علیہ السلام) was not a native resident of this area. Rather, he had migrated from Babylon with Ibrahim (علیہ السلام), first coming to Palestine, and then, by the order of Ibrahim (علیہ السلام), was sent here. However, his wife was the daughter of this wicked nation. Even the company of a prophet could not cleanse her of the tribalism and loyalty to her people and kin. She would side with her people instead of the prophet, and if any guest came to Lut (علیہ السلام), she would immediately inform her people. She was loyal to her kin rather than her husband and was their confidante. The angels said to Lut (علیہ السلام): Your prayer has been accepted; we have come to deliver you from this oppressive nation. So do this: take your family and believing companions with you and leave here during the night. And see, your wife will not go with you. And when you leave this town, do so in such a way that all your companions go ahead and you remain behind them, as if you are leading them away from this town. Also, make sure that none of you looks back, lest any part of the punishment should reach that person as well.
