26.161. (Recall) when their brother, Lot, said to them (by way of timely warning): "Will you not keep from disobedience to God in reverence for Him, and seek refuge with His protection?

26.162. "I am indeed a Messenger to you, trustworthy.

26.143. "So keep from disobedience to God in reverence for Him, and obey me.

26.164. I ask of you no wage for that (for conveying God's Message); my wage is only due from the Lord of the worlds.

26.165. "What! Do you, of all the world's people, approach men (with lust),

26.166. "And leave aside what your Lord has created (and made lawful) for you in your wives? No, indeed! You are a people exceeding all bounds (of decency). "

26.167. They responded: "If you do not desist, you will most certainly be cast out (from our land). "

26.168. (Lot) said: "I am indeed one who abhors your practice. "

26.169. (And he prayed:) "My Lord! Save me and my family from (the consequences of) what they have been doing. "

26.170. So We saved him and his family, all of them,