فَأَخْرَجْنَا مَن كَانَ فِيهَا مِنَ ٱلْمُؤْمِنِينَ 35
Translations
So We brought out whoever was in them [i.e., the cities] of the believers.
Transliteration
Fa-akhrajnā man kāna fīhā min al-mu'minīn
Tafsir (Explanation)
This ayah refers to Allah's extraction of the believers from the people of Lot (Lut) before the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah. According to Ibn Kathir and Al-Tabari, this demonstrates Allah's mercy upon the righteous by saving them from the punishment destined for the disbelievers and those who committed heinous sins. The verse emphasizes that Allah does not punish the believers along with those who reject faith, highlighting the distinction between the righteous and the wicked.
Revelation Context
This ayah is part of the account of Prophet Lut and the destruction of his people, a narrative that appears multiple times throughout the Quran. The surah discusses various signs of Allah's power and justice, and this particular verse illustrates how Allah's mercy operates by protecting believers from divine punishment, reinforcing themes of divine justice and protection central to Adh-Dhariyat.
Related Hadiths
The story of Lot's people is referenced in various hadiths regarding the severity of immoral behavior. A relevant thematic hadith is found in Jami' at-Tirmidhi where the Prophet (ﷺ) warned against the actions of the people of Lut, emphasizing that such sins invite Allah's punishment upon entire communities.
Themes
Key Lesson
This ayah teaches us that Allah's protection extends to those who maintain faith and righteousness, even when surrounded by corruption and sin. Believers should find reassurance that Allah will never abandon the faithful, and moral integrity serves as a means of divine protection in both this life and the next.