وَإِنَّكُمْ لَتَمُرُّونَ عَلَيْهِم مُّصْبِحِينَ 137
Translations
And indeed, you pass by them in the morning
Transliteration
Wa-innakum latamurrun alaihim musbiheen
Tafsir (Explanation)
This ayah refers to the people of Lot passing by the ruins or dwellings of the destroyed people of Lot in the morning. Classical scholars like Ibn Kathir and Al-Tabari interpret this as a reference to how the Children of Israel would pass by the remnants of Lot's people during their journeys, serving as a clear sign and warning of Allah's punishment upon those who commit abominations. The ayah emphasizes that these ruins were evident and observable, making them undeniable proofs of Allah's justice and the consequences of rejecting His guidance.
Revelation Context
This ayah appears within the Meccan surah As-Saffat, which discusses various prophets and their peoples, particularly those who rejected divine guidance. The mention of Lot's people here is part of a broader narrative in the surah that recounts how Allah punished those who deviated from His path, serving as a warning to the Quraysh who were similarly rejecting the message of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him).
Related Hadiths
While no specific hadith directly quotes this ayah, Sunan Ibn Majah and other sources contain hadiths warning against the sin of sodomy and mentioning the punishment that befell Lot's people, reinforcing the Quranic message of this passage.
Themes
Key Lesson
The ruins of destroyed civilizations serve as tangible reminders of Allah's justice and the inevitable consequences of moral corruption and rejecting divine guidance. Believers should reflect upon historical examples and take heed, recognizing that Allah's punishment comes to those who persist in sin despite clear warnings.