ENGLISH: Lot
HEBREW: Lot
ARAMAIC: Lut
ARABIC: Lut
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SCRIPTURE: Unknown
Who was Lot?
Lot lived towards the southern tip of the Dead Sea. He was the resident of Ur, an ancient town in Mesopotamia.
His people were from Sodom and Gomorrah. Lot believed in Abraham and after their return from Egypt, they settled in separate locations.
God conferred prophethood upon Lot. He was commanded to leave his native land and go to Sodom and Gomorra to warn and reform the people who engaged in sexual acts, intercourse and robbery.
As punishment, rocks rained down on the people of Sodom and Gomorrah that crushed them.
Why did God send Lot?
The primary purpose of prophets was to deliver divine guidance, moral laws, and spiritual warnings directly from God to humanity.
Judaism: Speaking truth to power, correcting kings, and calling Israel back to its covenant with God.
Christianity: Foretelling the Messiah (Jesus) and preparing humanity for the Kingdom of God.
Islam: Establishing absolute monotheism (Tawhid) and delivering legal frameworks to every nation.
What was Lot's role?
A nephew of Abraham who was guided out of a corrupt city and serves as an example of righteousness amidst societal decay.
What was Lot's core message to the people?
Describe the society/world Lot came into
| The Environment |
| The lush, highly fertile, and well-watered Jordan River plain, centered in the affluent but volatile urban centers of Sodom and Gomorrah. |
| The Society |
| A wealthy, highly urbanized, and independent Canaanite city-state civilization built on trade, luxury, and material abundance. |
| The Social Climate |
| Deeply hostile to outsiders, defined by absolute moral lawlessness, systemic sexual violence, aggressive xenophobia, and a complete absence of ethical responsibility toward the poor. |
List the countries Lot set foot in?
- Tell el-Muqayyar, Iraq
- Harran, Turkey
- Hebron, West Bank, Palestine
- Sodom (Dead Sea plain), West Bank, Palestine / Jordan
- Nablus, West Bank, Palestine
- Cairo and Nile Delta, Egypt
- Zoar, Jordan
- Mountain caves of the Dead Sea region, Jordan
- Dead Sea region (Specific cave or town unknown), Jordan
- Bani Na'im (Alternative historical tradition near Hebron), West Bank, Palestine
On googlemaps, where was Lot sent?
When was Lot on Earth?
Who is Lot in other religions?
| Lot in Judaism |
| Viewed as a patriarch and nephew of Abraham who settled in the wicked city of Sodom, but he is not generally classified as a prophet. |
| Lot in Christianity |
| He is recognized in the New Testament as a righteous man and a preacher of truth who was distressed by the lawless behavior of his community. |
| Lot in Islam |
| Highly revered as a major prophet, Lot was sent to the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah to warn their people against their severe sins. |
Was Lot related to other prophets?
What photo evidence exists for Lot?
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Exterior of the Tomb of Lot located in Beni Naim village of West Bank, 2 miles from Hebron, Palestine 1
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This was the spot where Lot's wife left him, after which God punished her 3
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Sodom was destroyed by a violent earthquake. Today, their are obvious signs of such a disaster 4
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Sodom was destroyed by a violent earthquake. Today, their are obvious signs of such a disaster 5
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Lake of Sodom. The depth is 378m, said to be the deepest hypersaline lake in the world. In a salinity of 33.7%, a harsh environment that no living organism can flourish, otherwise known as the 'Dead Sea' 6
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Lake of Sodom. Photo showing the layers of salt formation 7
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Lake of Sodom. The salt crystal precipitate resulting from evaporation that entails the water salinity 8
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Mount Sodom, Israel, showing the so-called "Lot's Wife" pillar composed, like the rest of the mountain, of halite (rock salt) 9
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Is Lot in the news today?
What interesting facts are there about Lot?
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It is believed these cities are at the southern end of the Dead Sea
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The cities of Sodom and Gomorrah were destroyed by burning sulphur raining out of the sky (Genesis 19:24)
What faq questions are asked of Lot?
Where can I learn more of Lot?
| 1. Lot and Abraham (Genesis 13:5-8) |
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Bible Gateway |
| 2. Prophet Lot |
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Jamiat |
| 3. Sodom and Gomorrah (Genesis 18:16-19:29) |
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| 4. Story of Prophet Lot |
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What did Lot finally achieve?
What Youtube videos can I watch to learn more on Lot?
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'God made me GAY on purpose', Christian defends Pride Fest | Nicholas Bowling vs Public
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'I tried to pray the gay away, and serve my husband', Nicholas Bowling at Memphis Pride
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'Pride Celebration go Against Gods Teachings. Don't make God Angry' | ISUPK
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95% of Homosexual Black African-American/Latino men Sexually violated as minors, in my view - Umar Johnson
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A Night Tour of Sodom-Gomorrah
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A Sins That Destroyed The Civilization Of Lot | Dawah Tube
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A Woman is born a Woman! - David Lynn vs Woman
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Abraham and Lot in 'sinful' Sodom-Gomorrah | Unraveling Scriptures
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Abraham and the Guests - Mufti Menk & Harun Bukenya
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Abraham, Sodom-Gomorrah | Peleh Ben Avraham
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After 1920, Muslims became strict on Homosexuality - Al-Muqaddimah
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All Muslims AGREE on 'Forbidden Nature' of Homosexuality & Same-sex relations - Yasir Qadhi
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American Christians walk into Sodom & Gomorrah | Nick Jones
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Ancient Islamic Poetry on Lesbians (Female Homosexuality) | Al-Muqaddimah
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Archaeologist discovers Sodom-Gomorrah | Steven Collins | Rosenberg Report
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As Jews, we do not understand Homosexuality. We cannot judge - Rav Dror
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Attraction to Women or Men's foul smell? | WestCoastKam vs LGBTQ Agnostic
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Babies are born with Homosexual genes? | Muslim Lantern vs LGBTQ
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Being LGBT/Homosexual in Pakistan - Vice News
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Black Lives Matter: Our struggle is not equal to the Homosexual LGBT struggle - Umar Johnson
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Boosie: Everything on TV, is about exposing Children to Gays & Homosexuality
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Brainwashing Children with LGBTQ Values - BlazeTV
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Brunei: Stoning for Adultery & Homosexuality - Saajid Lipham
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Can Science explain Straight, Gay or Homosexual relations? - Big Think
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Can You Be Gay (Homosexual) and Christian? - James White interviews Michael Brown
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Can You Be Gay (Homosexual) and Christian? - Michael Brown vs Matthew Vines
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Canada introduces ban on LGBTQ2 Conversion Therapy - Global News
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Christianity is Progressing. Is Homosexuality still wrong? - Ductin (Godless Engineer)
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Church threatened by Gay Pride and LGBT community for their unwavering Christian stand - Christian Concern
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Conversion Therapy ban denies help to vulnerable | Christian Concern
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Conversion therapy offers Homosexuals freedom to explore Sexual fluidity. We cannot ban Conversations - Core Issues Trust
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Debate on Homosexuality | Michael Brown vs Shmuley Boteach
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First-ever Gay/Homosexual Pride Parade 2018 in Delhi, India
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Gay Marriage in Christianity (Homosexuals) - NT Wright
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Gay Pride 2017 in Tel Aviv, Israel attracts 1000's of Homosexuals
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Gay Pride 2018: Tel Aviv, Israel - Street Preacher (Homosexual)
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Gay Pride 2020, NZ: We're Here. We're Queer - We're Christians. We're here too! - TOC Ministries vs LGBT Crowd
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Gay Pride is Protest - Journeyman
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Gender Dysphoria: The System is damaging Children - James Esses / Triggernometry
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God and the Rainbow Lifestyle | ISUPK
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God Created Man and Woman | ISUPK
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Growing Influence of LGBT in Society - Saajid Lipham
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History of Homosexuality - Umar Johnson
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Homosexual/LGBT Rights in Brunei - Abu Layth
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Homosexuality - An Islamic Perspective - Shabir Ally
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Homosexuality - Hamza Yusuf
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Homosexuality and Tolerance in Islamic History - Abu Layth
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Homosexuality has overtaken Black Civil Rights Movement | Umar Johnson
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Homosexuality in Islam - Abu Layth
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Homosexuality in Islam - Jonathan Brown
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Homosexuality in Islam - Tariq Ramadan
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Homosexuality in Islam: Love is the foundation. Not Sexual preference - Saajid Lipham
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Homosexuality, Sodom-Gomorrah and Lot in the Bible | Godless Engineer vs Matt Powell
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Homosexuals, Lesbians and Transgenders in Jewish Torah Law - Peleh Ben Avraham
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How Schools explain LGBT, 'Gender Confusion', and Sexual Rights to young Children - DeenShowTV
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How should Muslims deal with Homosexuality? - Yasir Qadhi
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I am Gay. Why Is God testing me with Homosexuality? - Shabir Ally
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Identical twins share same genetic DNA. One grows up gay (homosexual). Why? - Mansur Ahmad vs Girls
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In Christianity, Homosexual Law is important, but Dietary Law (Swine) is not? - Rood Awakening
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In Genesis 19:30, did Lot commit incest with his daughters? - Tovia Singer
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In Leviticus 18, God gives universal laws on sexual prohibitions including Incest, Homosexuality and Bestiality - Michael Brown
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In Leviticus 18:22, female homosexuality is allowed in Torah - RTC
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In Leviticus 20:13, a Man was born as a Man, not a Woman (Transgender) - ISUPK
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In Quran 7:81, Homosexuality or Rape is forbidden? - Jalal Kassem
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In Romans 1:27, the Bible forbids homosexual lust and shameful acts. Say No to Temptation. Say No to Sin - Jesse Morrell
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India declares Gay Homosexual sex as legal - Vice News
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India scraps Gay Homosexual sex ban - CBC News
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Is Gay Conversion Therapy Legit or Fraud? - ABC10
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Is Homosexuality Compatible with Christianity? - James White vs John Spong
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Is The Pope OK with Catholic Homosexuals? | David Lynn
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Is there a place for Homosexuality in Islam? - Sherman Jackson
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Is this the end for gay conversion therapy? - BBC Newsnight
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Islam, Pseudoscience, Gene Xq28 and Homosexuality - GOI Anime
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Islamic viewpoint on Transgenders and Gender Dysphoria - Abu Layth
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Islamic Views on LGBTQ - Yasir Qadhi
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Israel supports the LGBTQ community and Jewish identity
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Israel's 4-day PRIDE 2026 FESTIVAL located at Ancient Sodom-Gomorrah | AO Productions
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Israel's Bill Banning LGBT Conversion Therapy Passes Initial Vote - i24
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Israeli Victims of LGBT Conversion Therapy Speak Out - i24
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LGBT/Transgender Agenda: At School, my Daughter becomes a Girl, Boy, and Gay-Boy - Van Maren
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LGBTQ YouTubers protest Google Censorship - Vice News
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Life 4,000 Years Ago in Sodom-Gomorrah | Unraveling Scriptures
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Location of Sodom-Gomorrah | Kevin Fisher | Ron Wyatt Discovery
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Lot (Lives of the Prophets) - Hasan Ali 1/4
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Lot (Lives of the Prophets) - Hasan Ali 2/4
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Lot (Lives of the Prophets) - Hasan Ali 3/4
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Lot (Lives of the Prophets) - Hasan Ali 4/4
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Lot - Mufti Menk
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Lot and Sodom-Gomorrah | Kevin Fisher (Ron Wyatt Discoveries) 1/4
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Lot in Sodom-Gomorrah | Bible Movies (2026) | Bible In Nutshell
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Lot in the Bible & Quran - Shabir Ally
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![Video: Lot [The Corrupt City] - IslamicCinema](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/hDffSdXF_v0/mqdefault.jpg)
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Lot [The Corrupt City] - IslamicCinema
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Lot, Sodom-Gomorrah | Bible In Nutshell
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Misgendering is an 'Act of Violence' since 1948 | Steven Crowder debates LGBT College President
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Orthodox Christian Church on Homosexuality and Same-sex Marriage - Abraham Wassef
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Our World: Tel Aviv, Israel Comes Out (Homosexuality) - BBC News
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Outlasting the Gay Revolution (Homosexual) - Michael Brown
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Pope Francis approves blessings for Homosexual Unions | Remnant Video
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Pope Francis, Catholicism and Homosexuality - Blogging Theology
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PRIDE LAND 2026, 4-day 'largest ever' LGBTQ festival at Dead Sea, Israel | Rock Harbor Church
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Prophet Lot
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Prophet Lot - IslamicCinema
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Prophet Lot - Prophet Stories from Quran
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Prophet Lot's story and its relevance today - Yasir Qadhi
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Protect your Child from LGBTQ Education in Schools! | ISUPK
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Respect our American LGBT/Homosexual Lifestyle. Don't Bully Me! - ISUPK vs Youth
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Secular 'Muscular liberalism' dictates LGBT/Homosexuality as a Universal norm. The Sultan of Brunei & Shariah Law got it wrong! - Taji Mustafa (OGN TV)
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Sexual preferences (Homosexuality) is a Choice, not a Mental Health issue - Mansur Ahmed vs Visitor 1/2
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Sexual preferences (Homosexuality) is a Choice, not a Mental Health issue - Mansur Ahmed vs Visitor 2/2
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Should Jews be judgemental of Homosexuality? - Rav Dror
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Should Transgender children take PUBERTY BLOCKERS to reverse birth gender? | Julia Hartley-Brewer vs Gender GP
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Should Young Children be taught about LGBT, Homosexual and Transgenders at School? - talkRADIO
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Sodom-Gomorrah (2026) | Biblical Movie | Unraveling Scriptures
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Sodom-Gomorrah | Bible Cartoon
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Sodom-Gomorrah | HolyLandSite
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Sodom-Gomorrah | Rood Awakening
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Sodom-Gomorrah | Ross Patterson
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Sodom-Gomorrah | Timeline
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Spirituality, Homosexuality and Androgyny - Phil Valentine
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Stonewall Riots 1969: Goddess Ishtar replaces Christianity with Transgenderism - Jonathan Cahn / Prophecy Watchers
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Stories of Prophets: Isaac, Ishmael & Lot - Shady Al-Suleiman
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Story of Prophet Lot - Iqra Cartoon
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Teaching Homosexuality/LGBTQ to Muslim Children - Saajid Lipham
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The 6 Point Plan to 'normalize' LGBT/Homosexuality in the Muslim World - Daniel Haqiqatjou
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The Homosexual/LGBT agenda in Christian scriptures - James White
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The Islamic view on Homosexuality - Yasir Qadhi and Eddie Redzovic (DeenShowTV)
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The Jordan River - HolyLandSite
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Tour of Lot's Cave overlooking Sodom-Gomorrah, Jordan | Robert Breaker
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Tour of Sodom-Gomorrah | InspiringPhilosophy
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Transgender Agenda & Where Society may be heading - Sa Ra Garvey
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Transgender rights in Islam - MasjidRibat
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Transgender, a Transformation Trans movement towards Transhumanism - Jason Bermas
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Transgender-Women Are Not Real Women | Kellie-Jay Keen | This Morning
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Transgenderism - What Is Going On? | Sa Ra Garvey
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Transgenderism in Children's Schools, Hospitals, Police and UK Councils | Kellie-Jay Keen
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UN's Agenda 2030: Educating Children Worldwide about LGBT and Homosexual Lifestyles
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US Approves HIV Vaccine to benefit the Homosexual Community | Redacted
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War on Conversion Therapy: Can Homosexuals seek help for their Sexuality? - Michael Brown
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Was LGBTQ approved in Ancient Israel? - Michael Brown
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What does Islam teach about Homosexuality? - Mohammed Hijab vs Curious Man
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What happens if every person was Homosexual? | Nick Jones vs ChatGPT
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What's the difference between Incest and Homosexuality? - Mohammed Hijab vs Homosexual Man
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Where was God's Mercy at Sodom-Gomorrah? | Ruben Israel
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Where's the pride in Pride Month? | Godfrey Bloom
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Who funds and promotes LGBTQ in America? - BlazeTV
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Why is dialogue with LGBTQ Community so difficult? - Dorre Love
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Do any scripture texts refer to Lot?
Lot in the Torah
Torah is the first 5 books* of the Old Testament: Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers and Deuteronomy.Lot in the Psalms
Psalms is the third section of the Hebrew Bible. Many of the Psalms are linked to David.Lot in the Bible (Old Testament)
The Old Testament consists of 39 books* including the Jewish Torah (Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers and Deuteronomy).Lot in the Bible (New Testament)
The New Testament (Christianity) consists of 66 books*. 39 books from the Old Testament, and 27 additional books including Matthew, Mark, Luke and John.Lot in the Quran
The Quran was revealed to Muhammad through the Angel Gabrial. It is the central religious text of Islam, which Muslims believe to be a direct revelation from God.Lot in Hadith
Hadith are the "prophetic traditions" of Muhammad; his teachings, actions, deeds and sayings. Hadith were compiled from oral reports in circulation in society around the time of their compilation.Allah's Apostle said, "We are more liable to be in doubt than Abraham when he said, 'My Lord! Show me how You give life to the dead." . He (i.e. Allah) slid: 'Don't you believe then?' He (i.e. Abraham) said: "Yes, but (I ask) in order to be stronger in Faith." (2.260) And may Allah send His Mercy on Lot! He wished to have a powerful support. If I were to stay in prison for such a long time as Joseph did I would have accepted the offer (of freedom without insisting on having my guiltless less declared)."
The Prophet said, "May Allah forgive Lot: He wanted to have a powerful support."
Allah's Apostle said, "May Allah bestow His Mercy on Lot. He wanted to have a powerful support. If I were to stay in prison (for a period equal to) the stay of Joseph (prison) and then the offer of freedom came to me, then I would have accepted it." (See Hadith No. 591)
Allah's Apostle said, "May Allah bestow His Mercy on (Prophet) Lot. (When his nation troubled him) he wished if he could betake himself to some powerful support; and if I were to remain in prison for the period Joseph had remained, I would surely respond to the call; and we shall have more right (to be in doubt) than Abraham: When Allah said to him, "Don't you believe?' Abraham said, 'Yes, (I do believe) but to be stronger in faith; (2.260)
The Prophet (Peach be upon him) said: If you find anyone doing as Lot's people did, kill the one who does it, and the one to whom it is done.
Abu Dawud said: A similar tradition has also been transmitted by Sulaiman b. Bilal from 'Amr b. Abi 'Umar. And 'Abbad b. Mansur transmitted it from 'Ikrimah on the authority of Ibn 'Abbas who transmitted it from the Prophet (Peach be upon him). It has also been transmitted by Ibn Juraij from Ibrahim from Dawud b. Al-Husain from 'Ikrimah on the authority of Ibn 'Abbas who transmitted it from the Prophet (Peach be upon him).
Lot in Ibn Kathir
Ibn Kathir (1300-1373) was an influential Muslim scholar/historian who wrote the reknowned 'Qisas Al-Anbiya' (Stories of the Prophets) book. An authorative and respected thesis on the many prophets of GodIMPORTANT NOTE: Ibn Kathir is NOT Revealed Scripture. It appears here as it contains relevant information
The story of prophet Lut tells us that he was contemporary of Abraham. He was a nephew and follower of the Faith of his uncle. He was the resident of Ur, an ancient town in Mesopotamia God conferred prophethood upon him. He was commanded to leave his native land and go to Sodom and Gomorra to warn and reform the people who were indulged in grave sins such as homosexual intercourse and robbery.
Prophet Ibraham left Egypt accompanied by his nephew Prophet Lut , who then went to the city of Sodom (Sadum), which was on the western shore of the Dead Sea.
This city was filled with evil. Its residents waylaid, robbed and killed travelers. Another common evil among them was that men had sex with men instead of with women. This unnatural act later became known as sodomy (after the city of Sodom). It was practiced openly and unashamedly.
It was at the height of these crimes and sins that Allah revealed to Prophet Lut that he should summon the people to give up their indecent behavior, but they were so deeply sunk in their immoral habits that they were deaf to Lut’s preaching. Swamped in their unnatural desires, they refused to listen, even when Lut warned them of Allah’s punishment. Instead, they threatened to drive him out of the city if he kept on preaching.
Allah the Almighty revealed: The people of Lut (those dwelt in the towns of Sodom in Palestine) belied the Messengers when their brother Lut said to them: “Will you not fear Allah and obey Him? Verily! I am a trustworthy Messenger to you. SO fear Allah, keep your duty to Him, and obey me. No reward do I ask of you for it (my Message of Islamic Monotheism) my reward is only from the Lord of the Alamin (mankind, jinn and all that exists). Go you in unto the males of the Alamin (mankind), and leave those whom Allah has created for you to be your wives? Nay, you are a trespassing people!”
They said: “If you cease not, O Lut! Verily, you will be one of those who are driven out!”
HE said: “I am indeed, of those who disapprove with severe anger and fury your (this evil) action (of sodomy). My Lord! Save me and my family from what they do.”
SO We saved him and his family, all except an old woman (this wife) among those who remained behind. (Ch 26:160-171 Quran)
The doings of Prophet Lut’s people saddened his heart. Their unwholesome reputation spread throughout the land, while he struggled against them. As the years passed, he persisted in his mission but to no avail. No one responded to his call and believed except for the members of his family, and even in his household, not all the members believed. Lut’s wife, like Noah’s wife, a disbeliever.
Allah the Almighty declared: “Allah set forth an example for those who disbelieve, the wife of Noah and the wife of Lut. They were under two of Our righteous slaves, but they both betrayed their (husbands, by rejecting their doctrines) so they (Noah & Lut) benefited them (their respective wives) not, against Allah, and it was said: “Enter the Fire along with those who enter!” (Ch 66:10 Quran)
If home is the place of comfort and rest, then Prophet Lut found none, for he was tormented both inside and outside his home. His life was continuous torture and he suffered greatly, but he remained patient and steadfast with his people. The years rolled by, and still not one believed in him. Instead, they belittled his message and mockingly challenged him: “Bring Allah’s Torment upon us if you are one of the truthful!” (Ch 29:29 Quran).
Overwhelmed with despair, Prophet Lut prayed to Allah to grant him victory and destroy the corrupt. Therefore, the angels left Ibraham and headed for Sodom the town of Lut . They reached the walls of the town in the afternoon. The first person who caught sight of them was Lut’s daughter, who was sitting beside the river, filling her jug with water. When she lifted her face and saw them, she was stunned that there could be men of such magnificent beauty on earth.
One of the tree men (angels) asked her: “O maiden, is there a place to rest?”
Remembering the character of her people she replied, “Stay here and do not enter until I inform my father and return.” Leaving her jug by the river, she swiftly ran home.
“O father!” she cried. “You are wanted by young men at the town gate and I have never before seen the like of their faces!”
Prophet Lut felt distressed as he quickly ran to his guests. He asked them where they came from and where they were going.
They did not answer his questions. Instead they asked if he could host them. He started talking with them and impressed upon them the subject of his people’s nature. Lut was filled with turmoil; he wanted to convince his guests without offending them, not to spend the night there, yet at the same time he wanted to extend to them the expected hospitality normally accorded to guests. In vain he tried to make them understand the perilous situation. At last, therefore, he requested them to wait until the night fell, for then no one would see them.
When darkness fell on the town, Prophet Lut escorted his guest to his home. No one was aware of their presence. However, as soon as Lut’s wife saw them, she slipped out
When Lut saw the mob approaching his house, he shut the door, but they kept on banging on it. He pleaded with them to leave the visitors alone and fear Allah’s punishment. He urged them to seek sexual fulfillment with their wives, for that is what Allah had made lawful.
Lut’s people waited until he had finished his short sermon, and then they roared with laughter. Blinded by passion, they broke down the door. Lut became very angry, but he stood powerless before these violent people. He was unable to prevent the abuse of his guests, but he firmly stood his ground and continued to plead with the mob.
The Punishment
At that terrible moment, he wished he had the power to push them away from his guests. Seeing him in a state of helplessness, and grief the guests said: “Do not be anxious or frightened, Prophet Lut for we are angels, and these people will not harm you.”
On hearing this, the mob was terrified and fled from Luot’s house, hurling threats at him as they left. The angels warned Prophet Lut to leave his house before sunrise, taking with him all his family except his wife.
Allah had decreed that the city of Sodom should perish. AN earthquake rocked the town. IT was as if a mighty power had lifted the entire city and flung it down in one jolt. A storm of stones rained on the city. Everyone and everything was destroyed, including Lut’s wife.
Allah the Almighty recounted this story: “And tell them about the guests (angels) of Ibraham. When they entered unto him, and said: “Salaaman (peace)!” Ibraham said: “Indeed! We are afraid of you.”
They (the angels) said: “Do not be afraid! We give you glad tidings of a boy (son) possessing much knowledge and wisdom.” (Ibraham) said: “Do you give me glad tidings (of a son) when old age has overtaken me? Of what then is your news?” They (the angels) said: “We give you glad tidings in truth. So be not of the despairing.”
Ibraham said: “And who despairs of the Mercy of his Lord except those who are astray?” (Ibraham again) said: “What then is the business on which you have come, O Messengers?”
They (the angels) said: “We have been sent to a people who are Mujrimeen (criminals, disbeliveers, polytheists, sinners). (All) except the family of Lut. Them all we are surely going to save (from destruction).”
Except his wife, of whom We have decreed that she shall be of the those who remain behind (she will be destroyed).
Then when the Messengers (the angels) came unto the family of Lut, he said: “Verily! You are people unknown to me.” They said: “Nay! we have come to you with that (torment) which they have been doubting. And we have brought to you the truth (the news of the destruction of your nation) and certainly, we tell the truth. Then travel in a part of the night with your family, and you go behind them in the rear, and let no one amongst you look back, but go on to where you are ordered.”
And We made known this decree to him, that the root of those (sinners) was to be cut off in the early morning
The inhabitants of the city came rejoicing (at the news of the young men’s arrival). Lut said: “Verily! These are my guests, so shame me not. And fear Allah and disgrace me not.” They (people of the city) said: “Did we not forbid you to entertain (or protect) any of the Alamin (people, foreigners strangers etc) from us?” Lut said: “These (the girls of the nation) are my daughters to marry lawfully) if you must act so.”
Verily, by your life (O Muhammad), in their wild intoxication they were wandering blindly. So As Saliha (torment, awful cry etc) overtook them at the time of sunrise; and We turned (the towns of Sodom in Palestine) upside down and rained down on them stones of baked clay. Surely! In this are signs for those who see (or understand or learn the lessons from the Signs of Allah). And verily! They (the cities) are right on the highroad (from Mecca to Syria, i.e. the place where the Dead Sea is now). Surely! Therein is indeed a sign for the believers.” (Ch 15:51-77 Quran)
Allah the Exalted also declared: “So we saved him and his family, all, except an old woman (his wife) among those who remained behind. Then afterward We destroyed the others. We rained on them a rain of torment. How evil was the rain of those who had been warned. Verily, in this is indeed a sign yet most of them are not believers. Verily! Your Lord, He is indeed the All Mighty, the Most Merciful. (Ch 26:170-175 Quran)
The book was closed on the people of Prophet Lut . Their towns and names have been erased from the face of the earth. Gone are they from memory. One book was closed of the books of corruption.
Lut proceeded towards Ibraham . HE visited him, and when he recounted the story of his people, he was surprised to learn that Ibraham already knew. So Lut continued to invite people to Allah, as did Ibraham , the patient one who turned to Allah repentantly, and the two held firm to their mission.