Lut (Lot) لوط
عليه السلام
Lut عليه السلام was sent to communities marked by grave public immorality and abuse. He called them to purity and obedience, protected his guests, and rejected the pressure of the crowd. Allah rescued Lut and the believers who followed him, while the rejecting towns were overturned.
Qur’an references
Authentic hadith
No specific sahih hadith in this guide establishes this prophet’s burial place.
Lessons
Moral truth is not decided by a crowd.
Protecting guests and the vulnerable is a sacred duty.
Believers must combine clarity with personal integrity.
Timeline
Contemporary with Ibrahim
The destroyed towns are described, but his precise death and grave are not authenticated.
Locations
- Where he lived
- He migrated with Ibrahim to the blessed land and was sent to the people of the destroyed towns.
- Where he died
- Unknown.
Qabr evidence
Claimed qabr
A grave near Bani Na‘im in the Hebron region is traditionally attributed to him.
Evidence assessment
The local attribution is not authenticated by Qur’an or sahih hadith.
Modern country / location
Traditional claim: Bani Na‘im/Hebron area; verified grave unknown