The Majestic Quran

he felt uneasy about them, which gradually turned to fright. “Fear not,” they said, “We’ve been sent to the people of Lot.” 71 His wife, who was standing nearby , laughed, so We gave her good news of Isaac and, after Isaac, of Jacob. 72 “How come!” She said, “How will I have a child, when I am an old woman and my husband is an old man? This will be an odd thing.” 73 “Are you surprised at God’s command?” They said, “May God’s compassion and blessings be on you, people of this household. He is Praiseworthy, Glorious.” 74 Once Abraham’s fear lessened, and the good news had sunk in, he began to plead with Us about the people of Lot: 75 Abraham was gentle, soft-hearted and devout. 76 “Abraham,” We told him, “put this aside. The time for Your Lord’s command has come, and the punishment can’t be turned back, it will come to them.” T L ’ 77 When Our angel messengers came to Lot, he was sad and anxious about them, saying, “What a dreadful day this is!” 78 His people, who committed evil deeds came hurriedly to him; he said, “My people, my daughters and the tribe’s women are far purer for yo u 9 . So fear God, and don’t shame me in front of my guests. Isn’t there a single sensible man among you?” 79 They said, “You know we have no right to your tribes daughters, just as you know what we want.” 80 “If only I had power against you,” he said, “or I had a strong supporting group to protect me.” 81 “Lot, we are your Lord’s messengers,” the angels said, “They will not get you, so leave with your family in the dark of the night, and let none of you turn back to look. Only your wife will suffer the fate of the others. Their appointed time is the morning. Won’t it be morning soon?” 82 When at last the time came for Our command to be fulfilled , We turned their town upside down, and We continuously pelted it with stones of baked clay. 83 The site has been clearly marked out by Your Lord, and it is by no means far from the wrongdoers of Makkah . 10 J 84 We sent their brother Jethro to Madyan, he told them : “My people worship God. You have no god but Him. Don’t cheat by giving in short measure or weights; you are well off, but I fear for you the punishment of an overwhelming day. 85 My people, be scrupulously honest in your weights and measures, and don’t defraud people out of what is theirs or