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viance.’ We have left a Clear Sign of them behind
for people who use their intellect. (29:25-35)
And Lut was one of the Messengers. When We
rescued him and all his family–except an old
woman among those who stayed behind. Then
We utterly destroyed the rest. And you pass by
them in the daytime and at night. So will you not
use your intellect? (37:133-138)
And Thamud and the people of Lut and the
Companions of the Thicket. Those too were
Confederates. (38:13)
And ‘Ad and Pharaoh and the brothers of Lut.
(50:13)
The people of Lut denied the warnings. We un-
leashed a sudden squall of stones against all of
them, except the family of Lut, who We rescued
before dawn. It was a blessing direct from Our
presence. That is how We recompense those
who give thanks. He warned them of Our on-
slaught but they dismissed the warnings. They
even wanted to seduce his guests! So We put out
their eyes: ‘Taste My punishment and warnings!’
Early morning brought them enduring punish-
ment: ‘Taste My punishment and warnings!’
(54:33-39)

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