Lesson 5

Lot

Righteousness in corrupt culture, urgent escape, warning against looking back

Step 1

What does the Qur'an say?

  • Surah Hud (11:77–83)

    Angels arrive as guests, mob demands immorality, Lot's distress, morning judgment of rain of stones.

  • Surah Al-A'raf (7:80–84)

    Rebuke of Sodom's immorality, Lot's family rescued except his wife who looked back/stayed behind.

Key Roles

  • A steadfast prophet who stood firmly against societal depravity and warned his people of swift divine retribution.

Reflection Questions

  • Why was Lot's wife unable to escape destruction along with Lot?

Quiz 1 — Qur'anic Reading

Question 1

Why did Lot's wife suffer judgment in the Qur'anic narrative?

Insight

Physical proximity to a prophet cannot save someone if their heart remains attached to evil.