The Narrative of Lot from a Quranic Perspective
The Narrative of Lot from a Quranic Perspective: Moral Resistance and the Staging of Revelation 1. Introduction: The Multi-Layered Language of Parables The Quran does not present the stories of the prophets as mere historical chronologies. These narratives are multi-layered texts that support human intellectual and moral development, shed light on social responsibilities, and transmit the workings of the divine system through symbols. The "guests" who visited Prophets Abraham and Lot, along with the subsequent destruction of Lot’s people, serve as striking examples that reveal the nature of revelation, the levels of human consciousness, the balance between divine mercy and justice, and the intertwined relationship between natural laws and revelation. 2. Correctly Understanding the Phrase "My Daughters" One of the most frequently misinterpreted verses within the holistic context of the Quran is verse 71 of Surah Al-Hijr: (Lot) said: 'These are my daughters, if yo...