فَلَمَّا ذَهَبَ عَنْ إِبْرَٰهِيمَ ٱلرَّوْعُ وَجَآءَتْهُ ٱلْبُشْرَىٰ يُجَـٰدِلُنَا فِى قَوْمِ لُوطٍ 74
Translations
And when the fright had left Abraham and the good tidings had reached him, he began to argue [i.e., plead] with Us concerning the people of Lot.
Transliteration
Falamma dhahaba 'an Ibrahim al-raw'u wa jaa'at-hu al-bushra yujadiluna fi qawm Lut
Tafsir (Explanation)
When the fear departed from Ibrahim (Abraham) and the good news reached him, he began to dispute with Us concerning the people of Lot. According to Ibn Kathir and Al-Tabari, after receiving the glad tidings of a righteous son (Ishaq/Isaac), Ibrahim's initial fear subsided, and he then argued with the angels regarding Allah's decision to destroy the people of Lot, showing his mercy and compassion even toward those destined for punishment. This demonstrates Ibrahim's noble character and his deep concern for justice and mercy.
Revelation Context
This ayah occurs within the account of the angels' visit to Ibrahim, where they first announced the birth of Ishaq, which initially caused him fear due to his advanced age. The broader context of Surah Hud centers on prophetic patience and conviction. The mention of the people of Lot follows as Ibrahim, comforted by good news, intercedes on behalf of righteous believers among them.
Related Hadiths
Sahih Muslim records that Ibrahim is described as the 'Khalil' (intimate friend) of Allah due to his steadfastness and intercession. Additionally, various hadith collections mention Ibrahim's characteristic mercy and concern for his people, exemplifying his role as a model of faith and compassion.
Themes
Key Lesson
Even after receiving personal blessings, a believer should maintain concern for others and advocate for justice and mercy; Ibrahim's example teaches us that faith combined with compassion creates a complete character worthy of Allah's friendship.
Related Ayahs
وَأَدْخَلْنَـٰهُ فِى رَحْمَتِنَآ ۖ إِنَّهُۥ مِنَ ٱلصَّـٰلِحِينَ
And We admitted him into Our mercy. Indeed, he was of the righteous.
يَـٰٓأَيُّهَا ٱلنَّبِىُّ قُل لِّأَزْوَٰجِكَ وَبَنَاتِكَ وَنِسَآءِ ٱلْمُؤْمِنِينَ يُدْنِينَ عَلَيْهِنَّ مِن جَلَـٰبِيبِهِنَّ ۚ ذَٰلِكَ أَدْنَىٰٓ أَن يُعْرَفْنَ فَلَا يُؤْذَيْنَ ۗ وَكَانَ ٱللَّهُ غَفُورًا رَّحِيمًا
O Prophet, tell your wives and your daughters and the women of the believers to bring down over themselves [part] of their outer garments. That is more suitable that they will be known and not be abused. And ever is Allāh Forgiving and Merciful.
وَإِذْ قَالَ مُوسَىٰ لِقَوْمِهِۦ يَـٰقَوْمِ إِنَّكُمْ ظَلَمْتُمْ أَنفُسَكُم بِٱتِّخَاذِكُمُ ٱلْعِجْلَ فَتُوبُوٓا۟ إِلَىٰ بَارِئِكُمْ فَٱقْتُلُوٓا۟ أَنفُسَكُمْ ذَٰلِكُمْ خَيْرٌ لَّكُمْ عِندَ بَارِئِكُمْ فَتَابَ عَلَيْكُمْ ۚ إِنَّهُۥ هُوَ ٱلتَّوَّابُ ٱلرَّحِيمُ
And [recall] when Moses said to his people, "O my people, indeed you have wronged yourselves by your taking of the calf [for worship]. So repent to your Creator and kill yourselves [i.e., the guilty among you]. That is best for [all of] you in the sight of your Creator." Then He accepted your repentance; indeed, He is the Accepting of Repentance, the Merciful.
وَهُوَ ٱلَّذِى يُنَزِّلُ ٱلْغَيْثَ مِنۢ بَعْدِ مَا قَنَطُوا۟ وَيَنشُرُ رَحْمَتَهُۥ ۚ وَهُوَ ٱلْوَلِىُّ ٱلْحَمِيدُ
And it is He who sends down the rain after they had despaired and spreads His mercy. And He is the Protector, the Praiseworthy.