Prophets in the Quran
Lut
Sent to a people who had made public what every prior people kept hidden.
لوط
Known in English as Lot
The account
What the Quran relates about Lut
Key events
- 1The call to his people and its rejection
- 2The angels who came as guests
- 3The destruction of the cities, and the wife who stayed
What is drawn from it
- A household does not guarantee guidance
- Standing alone against a whole society is sometimes what is asked
References
Surahs where the account appears
The numbers are given so the references can be checked rather than taken on trust.
The stories, taught with their sources
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Where is Lut mentioned in the Quran?
In 5 surahs: 7, 11, 15, 26, 29. The numbers are given so the references can be checked rather than taken on trust.
Is there a surah named after Lut?
No surah carries the name, though Lut is mentioned within other surahs.
What are the main events in the story of Lut?
The call to his people and its rejection, The angels who came as guests and The destruction of the cities, and the wife who stayed.
What is usually drawn from the story of Lut?
A household does not guarantee guidance and Standing alone against a whole society is sometimes what is asked.
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