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The story of the people of Prophet Lūṭ (Lot) is mentioned repeatedly in the Qur'an. In Surah Al-Hijr (15:74), Allah says:
«"So We rained upon them a rain [of stones]. Then see how was the end of the criminals."»
The Qur'an describes how Allah overturned their cities and punished them with a rain of stones of baked clay, leaving them completely destroyed as a sign for future generations.
Archaeologists have long searched for the locations of Sodom and Gomorrah, the cities of the people of Lūṭ. Two sites often discussed are Bab edh-Dhra and Numeira in present-day Jordan, near the Dead Sea. Excavations at these sites have uncovered ancient settlements that appear to have been destroyed suddenly, with layers of ash, burned remains, and evidence of intense fire. Some researchers have also reported the presence of sulfur and bitumen in the area, leading to discussions about whether these findings could be connected to the historical account of the cities' destruction.
While archaeology cannot conclusively prove every detail of the Qur'anic narrative, these discoveries continue to spark interest in the history of the region. For Muslims, the story of Prophet Lūṭ is, above all, a reminder of Allah's justice, the consequences of persistent wrongdoing, and the importance of heeding His guidance.
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The Story of Ya'juj & Ma'juj (Gog and Magog)
Long ago, Allah gave a righteous king named Dhul-Qarnayn great power and authority. During his travels, he reached a people who begged him for help against two destructive tribes: Ya'juj and Ma'juj.
Instead of accepting payment, Dhul-Qarnayn asked them to work alongside him. Together, they built a massive barrier of iron and molten copper between two mountains. By Allah's permission, Ya'juj and Ma'juj could neither climb over it nor break through it.
But Dhul-Qarnayn reminded the people:
"This is a mercy from my Lord. But when the promise of my Lord comes to pass, He will level it to the ground." (Qur'an 18:98)
The barrier is not meant to last forever.
Near the end of time, after Isa ibn Maryam (Jesus) defeats the false messiah (the Dajjal), Allah will allow Ya'juj and Ma'juj to break through. They will spread across the earth in overwhelming numbers, causing corruption and destruction wherever they go.
Isa (peace be upon him) and the believers will seek refuge and make sincere du'a. Allah will then destroy Ya'juj and Ma'juj by sending a tiny worm into their necks, causing them all to die at once. Afterward, Allah will send birds to carry away their bodies and rain to cleanse the earth.
This story reminds us that no matter how powerful evil appears, Allah's promise is always true. Every trial has an end, and ultimate victory belongs to those who trust Him.
📖 References: Qur'an 18:83–99 and Qur'an 21:96–97, with further details found in authentic hadith.