Rowwad Translation Center — 230

11:72 She said, “Alas for me![1] How can I bear a child while I am an old woman, and this is my husband, an old man? This is a strange thing indeed!”

11:73 They said, “Are you amazed at the decree of Allah? May Allah’s mercy and blessings be upon you, O people of the house[1]. He is Praiseworthy, All-Glorious.”

11:74 When the shock of fear left Abraham and the glad tidings [of Isaac’s birth] came to him, he started pleading with Us[1] concerning the people of Lot.

11:75 Abraham was indeed forbearing, tenderhearted[1], and constantly returning in repentance.

11:76 [The angels said], “O Abraham, leave this[1], for indeed the command of your Lord has already come to pass, and there will come upon them a punishment that cannot be averted.”

11:77 When Our messengers[1] came to Lot, he was perturbed and felt troubled on their account[2], and said, “This is a distressing day.”

11:78 His people came rushing to him, and they were accustomed to committing evil deeds[1]. He said, “O my people, here are my daughters[2] [for marriage]; they are purer for you. So fear Allah and do not disgrace me concerning my guests. Is there not a right-minded man among you?”

11:79 They said, “You already know that we have no need for your daughters, and you surely know what we want!”

11:80 He said, “Would that I had some strength [to stop you] or could rely on a mighty support!”

11:81 [The angels said], “O Lot, we are messengers of your Lord; they can never reach you. So set out with your family in the dark part of the night, and none of you should look back, except your wife; she will suffer the same fate as the others. Their appointed time is the morning; is not the morning near?”