Tafsir Ibn Kathir (abridged) — al-Ankabut 29:34

The Angels went to Ibrahim and then to Lut, may peace be upon them both When Lut, peace be upon him, asked Allah to help him against them, Allah sent angels to help him. They first came to Ibrahim in the form of guests, so he offered them hospitality in the appropriate manner. When he […]

Tafsir Ibn Kathir (abridged) — al-Ankabut 29:25

The Response of Ibrahim’s People — and how Allah controlled the Fire Allah tells us how Ibrahim’s people stubbornly and arrogantly disbelieved, and how they resisted the truth with falsehood. After Ibrahim addressed them with his words of clear guidance, إِلاَّ أَن قَالُواْ اقْتُلُوهُ أَوْ حَرِّقُوهُ (except that they said: “Kill him or burn him.”) […]

Tafsir Ibn Kathir (abridged) — al-Ankabut 29:26

The Faith of Lut and His Emigration with Ibrahim Allah tells us that Lut believed in Ibrahim. It was said that he was the son of Ibrahim’s brother, and that his name was Lut bin Haran bin Azar. None of Ibrahim’s people believed in Ibrahim besides Lut and Sarah the wife of Ibrahim. But if […]

Tafsir Ibn Kathir (abridged) — al-Ankabut 29:27

The Faith of Lut and His Emigration with Ibrahim Allah tells us that Lut believed in Ibrahim. It was said that he was the son of Ibrahim’s brother, and that his name was Lut bin Haran bin Azar. None of Ibrahim’s people believed in Ibrahim besides Lut and Sarah the wife of Ibrahim. But if […]

Tafsir Ibn Kathir (abridged) — al-Ankabut 29:28

The preaching of Lut and what happened between Him and His People Allah tells us that His Prophet Lut, peace be upon him, denounced his people for their evil deed and their immoral actions in having intercourse with males, a deed which none of the sons of Adam had ever committed before them. As well […]

Tafsir Ibn Kathir (abridged) — al-Ankabut 29:23

The Evidence for Life after Death Allah tells us that Ibrahim, peace be upon him, showed them the proof of life after death, which they denied, in their souls. For Allah created them after they had been nothing at all, then they came into existence and became people who could hear and see. The One […]

Tafsir Ibn Kathir (abridged) — al-Ankabut 29:24

The Response of Ibrahim’s People — and how Allah controlled the Fire Allah tells us how Ibrahim’s people stubbornly and arrogantly disbelieved, and how they resisted the truth with falsehood. After Ibrahim addressed them with his words of clear guidance, إِلاَّ أَن قَالُواْ اقْتُلُوهُ أَوْ حَرِّقُوهُ (except that they said: “Kill him or burn him.”) […]

Tafsir Ibn Kathir (abridged) — al-Ankabut 29:17

Ibrahim’s preaching to His People Allah tells us how His servant, Messenger and close friend Ibrahim, the Imam of the monotheists, called his people to worship Allah alone, with no partner or associate, to fear Him alone, to seek provision from Him alone, with no partner or associate, to give thanks to Him alone, for […]

Tafsir Ibn Kathir (abridged) — al-Ankabut 29:18

Ibrahim’s preaching to His People Allah tells us how His servant, Messenger and close friend Ibrahim, the Imam of the monotheists, called his people to worship Allah alone, with no partner or associate, to fear Him alone, to seek provision from Him alone, with no partner or associate, to give thanks to Him alone, for […]

Tafsir Ibn Kathir (abridged) — al-Ankabut 29:19

The Evidence for Life after Death Allah tells us that Ibrahim, peace be upon him, showed them the proof of life after death, which they denied, in their souls. For Allah created them after they had been nothing at all, then they came into existence and became people who could hear and see. The One […]