قَالُوا۟ بَلْ جِئْنَـٰكَ بِمَا كَانُوا۟ فِيهِ يَمْتَرُونَ 63
Translations
They said, "But we have come to you with that about which they were disputing,
Transliteration
Qāloo bal ji'nāka bimā kānoo fīhi yamtaroon
Tafsir (Explanation)
The angels respond to Lot's worry by reassuring him that they have come to him with the truth regarding that which his people were in doubt about—namely, the destruction of the people of Sodom. Classical scholars like Ibn Kathir and Al-Tabari note that the angels are clarifying their divine mission to eliminate the doubt and disbelief that characterized the Sodomite community, providing Lot with certainty and comfort in his trial.
Revelation Context
This ayah occurs within the narrative of Prophet Lot and his people in Surah Al-Hijr. The context describes the angels' arrival at Lot's house; initially Lot was worried about their safety among his transgressive people, but the angels reveal their true purpose and divine authority to execute Allah's judgment against those who persisted in moral corruption and rejected the truth.
Related Hadiths
While no single hadith directly quotes this verse, the broader narrative of Lot's people relates to Sahih Bukhari's accounts of the destruction of the people of Lot (Qawm Lut) as a punishment for their deviation from divine guidance, mentioned in various ahadith concerning the signs of the Hour and past nations.
Themes
Key Lesson
This ayah teaches us that true reassurance comes from clarity about Allah's truth and purpose; when we face doubts or trials, we should seek understanding of Allah's plan rather than succumbing to fear, for divine truth ultimately prevails over all deception and misguidance.