۞ فَـَٔامَنَ لَهُۥ لُوطٌ ۘ وَقَالَ إِنِّى مُهَاجِرٌ إِلَىٰ رَبِّىٓ ۖ إِنَّهُۥ هُوَ ٱلْعَزِيزُ ٱلْحَكِيمُ 26
Translations
And Lot believed him. [Abraham] said, "Indeed, I will emigrate to [the service of] my Lord. Indeed, He is the Exalted in Might, the Wise."
Transliteration
Fa-āmana lahū Lūṭ. Wa-qāla innī muhājirun ilā Rabbī. Innahu huwa al-'Azīz al-Ḥakīm.
Tafsir (Explanation)
This ayah describes how Prophet Lut (Lot) believed in Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham) and declared his intention to emigrate to his Lord, seeking refuge from the wickedness of his people. Classical scholars like Ibn Kathir explain that Lut's hijrah (migration) was both physical—fleeing the corrupt society of Sodom—and spiritual, representing complete reliance upon Allah, the Mighty and Wise. The affirmation of Allah's names 'Al-'Aziz' (The Mighty) and 'Al-Hakeem' (The Wise) emphasizes that Allah possesses the power to protect His prophets and the wisdom to guide their affairs.
Revelation Context
This ayah appears within the context of Surah Al-'Ankabut's discussion of trials and faith. It recalls Ibrahim's call to his people and Lut's response, illustrating the theme of prophetic conviction and migration for the sake of religion—themes especially relevant to the early Muslim community in Mecca who faced persecution. The broader passage emphasizes that belief in Allah's message sometimes necessitates leaving one's homeland and people.
Related Hadiths
The hadith in Sahih Bukhari (3895) narrates that the Prophet ﷺ said: 'The best of the people are those of my generation, then those who will come after them,' highlighting the noble example of the prophets like Ibrahim and Lut in their steadfastness. Additionally, hadith collections record that hijrah (migration) for the sake of Allah's religion is among the greatest deeds of obedience.
Themes
Key Lesson
This ayah teaches that true faith sometimes demands decisive action—whether leaving harmful environments or severing ties with those who reject Allah's message—while maintaining absolute trust in Allah's might and wisdom to protect and sustain us. For modern believers, it reminds us that preserving our deen (religion) may require difficult choices and migrations, whether literal or spiritual, and that such sacrifices are made with confidence in Allah's perfect plan.