Lut (as) Flashcards
Who is prophet Lut as uncle?
Ibrahim (as)
Where did they travel to? What happened on this voyage?
Ibrahim and prophet Lut travelled to Palestine
, they received the divine decree of Allah that Lut had been chosen as a Prophet and Messenger for the people of Sodom.
Allah instructed the new Prophet to travel to the city of Sodom, located on the border of Jordan and Palestine, and summon the transgressors back to the worship of Allah.
What was happening in the city of sodom?
Sodom was a thriving city that was visited by many travellers, merchants and businessmen for trade.
also the most corrupt city with the highest criminal activity
Travellers passing Sodom were often waylaid and robbed of their belongings
sometimes were mercilessly murdered.
But, the most notorious act of evil that was committed by this corrupt nation was homosexuality.
What did prophet Lut do in sodom?
He told the people not to engage in homosexuality
No one was a believer apart from his daughters
His own wife did not listen
What happened after Lut as prayed to Allah swt?
Allah sent three angels, including Angel Jibreel, disguised as men to Prophet Ibrahim’s house as guests.
Ibrahim, who failed to recognise the angels, prepared a grand feast for his guests. But his guests refused the meals offered to them.
Prophet Ibrahim became fearful; he asked: “Who are you?” The angels replied: “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. He immediately feared for his nephew, Lut; he said to the angels: “Indeed, within it is Lut.” The Angels replied: “We are more knowing of who is within it.” They reassured Ibrahim that Lut will be saved.
How did the angels present to Sodom?
he angels then proceeded towards Sodom disguised as handsome young men.
What happened after the arrival of the angels?
. Prophet Lut approached the men and welcomed them to 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 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.
What did Lut’s wife do?
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 the house of Lut and began pounding on his door. Lut shouted: “Do not disgrace me concerning my guests. Is there not among you a man of reason?” Growing restless, the men shouted back: “Have we not forbidden you from [hosting] people?”
Name of Lut (as) wife?
Waliha
What happened when the news reachedthe people of sodom about the men?
The whole nation of Sodom had now gathered at Lut’s doorstep. They grew impatient by the minute and began breaking down his door.
When the people arrived to lut’s door, what did he do?
Feeling agitated, Lut called out to his people: “These [the girls of the nation] are my daughters [to marry lawfully] if you must act so.” The men responded: “You have already known that we have no interest in your daughters; and indeed, you know what we want.”
What did the angels say to lut (as)?
they revealed their identity
Prophet Lut became helpless against the corrupt people. “If only I had against you some power or could take refuge in a strong power”, he thought. The three men then spoke up: “O Lut, indeed we are angels of your Lord; [therefore] they will never reach you.”
Which angel acted ? What did he do?
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.
What did Allah swt instruct Lut (as) to do?
As instructed, Prophet Lut, together with his daughters, left Sodom during the night. He went to Ibrahim house and continued to spread the message of Allah swt.
After Lut (as) left with his daughters, what did angel jibril do?
As the morning dawned, a loud, piercing cry ensued through the city that shook the occupants with great pain and fear.
ibreel 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.
