Devastating fate of the disbelieving wife of Prophet Lot (Lūṭ عليه السلام) and his people - as mentioned in Al Qur'an

There are many anecdote mentioned in Al Qur'an of the people of the bygone times and their fate for their ungratefulness. While majority of stories relate to the mankind, there are many a mention of women that have been part of the theological history. Though many women are mentioned, they are usually identified by their relationships, such as "the wife of..." or "the mother of..." rather than their proper names, adhering to the Arab tradition of the time. The only woman mentioned by name is Maryam (Mary), mother of Prophet Eesa عليه السلام. 

Besides Maryam, the Quran often uses specific women to highlight virtues or lessons, such as the unfaithful wife of Noah, wife of Abu Lahab and the betraying wife of Prophet Lot (Lūṭ عليه السلام) as examples of disbelief, versus Mary and the wife of Pharaoh as examples of faith. Despite having such good fortunes and such close relations with Allah’s (SWT) prophets, the wives of Prophet Noah and Lot, AS, chose not to benefit from Allah’s(SWT) infinite mercy and blessings. They incurred Allah’s (SWT) wrath by their own actions and brought it upon themselves.

There is also a mention of Queen Sheba along with mention of Prophet Sulaiman, AS. We have already published an exclusive post on Maryam: Women in Quran - Maryam (Mary) - Mother of Prophet Eesa (Jesus). Today through this post, we talk about the devastating fate of betraying wife of Prophet Lot (Lūṭ عليه السلام), who betrayed her pious husband and prophet of Allah and sided with her people who lived a life of utter disgust in a place where shame had died and indecency mocked the mankind.

We have already published a detailed account of the curse of homosexuality in which the people of Prophet Lūṭ عليه السلام have indulged in our earlier post: Prophet Lut (Lot) and Allah's Wrath on his People. Herein under we intend showing our readers an AI generated video exclusively made about the betraying wife of Prophet Lūṭ عليه السلام to graphically show the fate of his wife and people after they refused to life an honourable life and failed the Divine test.

Before we share the video, herein under is just a summary of the complete anecdote that resulted into the Divine wrath on the wicked people who lived in the ancient city of Sodom. The Qur’an presents the story as a moral and spiritual warning:

Prophet Lūṭ عليه السلام was sent to a people who openly practiced grave immorality, rejected divine guidance, and mocked reform despite clear admonition. Lūṭ عليه السلام called them to purity, repentance, and obedience to Allah, but they persisted in denial and hostility. Although his wife lived in the same household as a prophet, she did not share his faith; instead, she sided inwardly with the wrongdoing society and betrayed the mission by supporting the disbelievers (not through marital infidelity, but through belief and loyalty). When Allah’s decree came, the believers were saved while the town was destroyed, and Lūṭ’s wife perished with the disbelievers, demonstrating that nearness to righteousness by relationship does not save anyone—only faith and obedience do (cf. 7:80–84, 11:77–83, 26:160–175, 66:10).

* The photo used in the caption of a statue is attributed in the history books as that of the wife of  Prophet Lūṭ عليه السلام who turned into ashes and was frozen on the ground when she tried to look back to see the Divine wrath falling on her people despite the warning that no one would look back. 

Herein under now watch the AI generated video of the wicked life of people of Sodom and the fate of their life along with the betraying wife of  Prophet Lūṭ عليه السلام:

The purpose of sharing such anecdotes of disbelief, betrayal and wickedness is to impress upon the notion that a pious woman can live with a disbelieving husband (like wife o Pharaoh) and still preserve her faith in one true God, while wicked and unfaithful wives, like wives of Prophets Noah and Lot,  could not benefit from the teachings of their pious husbands and were perished and remain noted in the history books as an example of betrayal and Divine punishment. This story is one of the darkest chapters in human history — a story Allah preserved in the Qur’an as a warning until the Last Day.

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Prophetic Supplication of Prophet Lot (Lut عَلَيْهِ ٱلسَّلَامُ)

The most difficult task given to humans by Allah has been the task of prophethood. The prophets who were assigned this most tedious assignments were subjected to extreme intimidation, negation, harassments, besides even being man handled and threatened with their lives. Prophet Lot (Lut  عَلَيْهِ ٱلسَّلَامُ) was also one of the prophets who was sent to a people who had a wicked character and were engaged in the sin of same sex, that is what the gays and lesbians are today. Verses 160-175 of Surah Ash-Shu'araa narrates the story of Prophet Lut  عَلَيْهِ ٱلسَّلَامُ, his address to his people, they disbelieved and as a result faced destruction.

Note: It may be added for information of our readers that Prophet Lut  عَلَيْهِ ٱلسَّلَامُ is said to be nephew of Prophet Abraham (Ibraheem عَلَيْهِ ٱلسَّلَامُ) Prophet Abraham himself is said to have been a descendant of Nuh through his son Shem.

Continuing with the height of wickedness of his people, and when it reached to an unbearable limit, the revered prophet supplicated to Allah for his and family's protection by saying:

رَبِّ نَجِّنِىۡ وَاَهۡلِىۡ مِمَّا يَعۡمَلُوۡنَ‏ 

(26:169) My Lord, deliver me and my family from their wicked deeds."

To fully understand verse 169 of Surah Ash-Shu'ara (26:169), it's important to consider it within the broader context of the Surah and the story of Prophet Lot (Lut).

Context of Surah Ash-Shu'ara

Surah Ash-Shu'ara recounts the stories of various prophets to illustrate their struggles, their call to righteousness, and the eventual consequences faced by their communities when they rejected divine guidance. The Surah uses these narratives to emphasize the themes of divine justice, the importance of heeding prophetic messages, and the consequences of moral corruption.

The Story of Prophet Lot (Lut  عَلَيْهِ ٱلسَّلَامُ)

Prophet Lut  عَلَيْهِ ٱلسَّلَامُ is a key figure in this Surah, particularly in the sections related to the destruction of his people. Here's a more detailed context:

• The People of Prophet Lut  عَلَيْهِ ٱلسَّلَامُ's Immorality: The people of Prophet Lut  عَلَيْهِ ٱلسَّلَامُ were engaged in grave sins, including sexual immorality and rejecting the teachings of Prophet Lut  عَلَيْهِ ٱلسَّلَامُ. Their behavior was considered abominable, particularly the practice of same-sex relations, which was widely condemned in the Quran.
• Mission of Prophet Lut  عَلَيْهِ ٱلسَّلَامُ: He was sent to guide his people back to righteousness, but they persisted in their sinful ways and even threatened him with violence. Despite his efforts, his message was met with resistance and hostility.
• Divine Punishment: As a result of their persistent wickedness, Allah decreed the destruction of the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah. This punishment was a manifestation of divine justice against the moral corruption that had taken root.

Verse 169 in Context

In the context of the Surah, verse 169 is part of plea of Prophet Lut  عَلَيْهِ ٱلسَّلَامُ for mercy amidst the impending destruction:

• Before the Verse: Prior to verse 169, the Surah describes how Allah had sent angels to Prophet Lut  عَلَيْهِ ٱلسَّلَامُ to inform him of the forthcoming punishment and to instruct him to leave the city with his family. The narrative highlights the sinful nature of Lot's people and the divine decision to destroy them.
• After the Verse: After this plea, the narrative continues with the actual destruction of the cities. Prophet Lut  عَلَيْهِ ٱلسَّلَامُ and his family are instructed to leave quickly, and the punishment is executed as foretold.

Significance of the Verse

• Plea for Protection: Plea of Prophet Lut  عَلَيْهِ ٱلسَّلَامُ in this verse reflects his concern for the safety of himself and his family in the face of divine retribution. It underscores the importance of seeking Allah’s protection in times of crisis.
• Human Concern: The verse humanizes Prophet Lut  عَلَيْهِ ٱلسَّلَامُ, showing his deep care for his loved ones and his hope for divine mercy, even in the face of judgment.
• Divine Justice: It emphasizes that divine justice is not arbitrary but responds to the moral state of a society. The destruction of Lot's people was a direct consequence of their refusal to repent and their continued sinful behavior.

In summary, verse 169 of Surah Ash-Shu'ara is a poignant moment in the story of Prophet Lut  عَلَيْهِ ٱلسَّلَامُ, capturing his earnest request for divine protection for himself and his family amidst the impending divine punishment of his community. It serves as a reminder of the themes of divine justice and mercy in the Quranic narrative.

This also guides to make supplications as made by the prophets for our safety against the wicked and the bad character people and demagogues to invoke mercy of Allah lest harm comes to us and our families.

May Allāh (سبحانه و تعالى‎) help us understand Qur'ān and follow the Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, which is embodiment of commandments of Allah contained in the Qur'ān. May Allah help us to be like the ones He loves and let our lives be lived helping others and not making others' lives miserable or unlivable. May all our wrong doings, whether intentional or unintentional, be forgiven before the angel of death knocks on our door. 

وَمَا عَلَيۡنَاۤ اِلَّا الۡبَلٰغُ الۡمُبِيۡنُ‏ 

(36:17) and our duty is no more than to clearly convey the Message.”

That is Our duty is only to convey to you the message that Allah has entrusted us with. Then it is for you to accept it or reject it. We have not been made responsible for making you accept it forcibly, and if you do not accept it, we shall not be seized in consequence of your disbelief, you will yourselves be answerable for your actions on Day of Resurrection.

Reading the Qur'ān should be a daily obligation of a Muslim - Reading it with translation will make it meaningful. But reading its Exegesis / Tafsir will make you understand it fully. It will also help the Muslims to have grasp over social issues and their answers discussed in the Qur'an and other matter related to inter faith so that they are able to discuss issues with non-Muslims with authority based on refences from Qur'an.

May Allah forgive me if my posts ever imply a piety far greater than I possess. I am most in need of guidance.

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Reading the Qur'ān should be a daily obligation of a Muslim - Reading it with translation will make it meaningful. But reading its Exegesis / Tafsir will make you understand it fully.

An effort has been made to gather explanation / exegesis of the surahs of the Qur'ān from authentic sources and then present a least possible condensed explanation of the surah. In that the exegesis of the chapters of the Quran is mainly based on the "Tafhim al-Qur'an - The Meaning of the Qur'an" by one of the most enlightened scholars of the Muslim World Sayyid Abul Ala Maududi.  

In order to augment and add more explanation as already provided, additional input has been interjected from following sources: 

• Towards Understanding the Quran
• Tafsir Ibn Khatir
• Muhammad Asad Translation
• Javed Ahmad Ghamidi / Al Mawrid
• Al-Quran, Yusuf Ali Translation
• Verse by Verse Qur'an Study Circle

In addition, references of other sources which have been explored have also been given above. Those desirous of detailed explanations and tafsir (exegesis), may refer to these sites.

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