قَالَ إِنِّى لِعَمَلِكُم مِّنَ ٱلْقَالِينَ 168
Translations
He said, "Indeed, I am, toward your deed, of those who detest [it].
Transliteration
Qala inni li'amalikum minal qaalin
Tafsir (Explanation)
Lut (peace be upon him) expresses his strong disapproval and disgust at the actions of his people, declaring that he despises their deeds. Classical scholars like Ibn Kathir emphasize that this statement reflects Lut's complete rejection of their immoral behavior and his role as a messenger warning against such transgressions. The word 'qaalin' (those who hate/despise) conveys the intensity of his aversion to their sinful practices.
Revelation Context
This ayah occurs within the narrative of Prophet Lut in Surah Ash-Shu'ara, which details his mission to a people engaged in unprecedented sexual immorality. The context shows Lut's desperate attempts to reform his community and his clear disassociation from their actions, emphasizing the messenger's duty to openly condemn evil while remaining steadfast in his da'wah.
Related Hadiths
The prohibition of such immoral acts is referenced in Sahih Muslim (1658) where the Prophet (peace be upon him) warned against the actions of the people of Lut. Additionally, Jami' at-Tirmidhi (1456) records traditions about the severity of these sins and the importance of public condemnation of evil.
Themes
Key Lesson
This ayah teaches believers the importance of taking a clear stance against evil and immoral practices, and that disassociating oneself from wrongdoing is not merely personal preference but a religious obligation—especially for those in positions of guidance and leadership.
Related Ayahs
وَيَضِيقُ صَدْرِى وَلَا يَنطَلِقُ لِسَانِى فَأَرْسِلْ إِلَىٰ هَـٰرُونَ
And that my breast will tighten and my tongue will not be fluent, so send for Aaron.
وَلَا تُطِيعُوٓا۟ أَمْرَ ٱلْمُسْرِفِينَ
And do not obey the order of the transgressors,
وَقِيلَ لِلنَّاسِ هَلْ أَنتُم مُّجْتَمِعُونَ
And it was said to the people, "Will you congregate.
إِلَّا ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُوا۟ وَعَمِلُوا۟ ٱلصَّـٰلِحَـٰتِ وَذَكَرُوا۟ ٱللَّهَ كَثِيرًا وَٱنتَصَرُوا۟ مِنۢ بَعْدِ مَا ظُلِمُوا۟ ۗ وَسَيَعْلَمُ ٱلَّذِينَ ظَلَمُوٓا۟ أَىَّ مُنقَلَبٍ يَنقَلِبُونَ
Except those [poets] who believe and do righteous deeds and remember Allāh often and defend [the Muslims] after they were wronged. And those who have wronged are going to know to what [kind of] return they will be returned.