The Holy Quran 11:80 — Surah Hud

Arabic text

قَالَ لَوْ أَنَّ لِى بِكُمْ قُوَّةً أَوْ ءَاوِىٓ إِلَىٰ رُكْنٍ شَدِيدٍ

Translation

He said, "If only I had some might against you or (if only) I could seek protection from a strong pillar (a powerful tribe)."

Tafsir (excerpt) — Tafsir Usmani

Lut’s ﵇ distress: in extreme distress and anxiety these words escaped Lut ﵇ involuntarily: “If only I myself had the strength to fight and stand up to all of you, or there were someone strong to give me firm refuge!”, that is, if only my kinsfolk and clan were here.

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