M. H. Shakir, The Holy Quran; Arabic Text and English Translation; Foot-notes by M. H. Shakir (1974)

72. She said: O wonder! shall I bear a son when I am an extremely old woman and this my husband an extremely old man? Most surely this is wonderful thing.

73. They said. Do you wonder at Allah’s bidding? The mercy of Allah and His blessings are on you, O people of the house, surely He is Praised, Glorious.

74. So when fear had gone away from Ibrahim and good news came to him, he began to plead with Us for Lut’s people.

75. Most surely Ibrahim was forbearing, tender-hearted, oft-returning (to Allah):

76. O Ibrahim! leave off this, surely the decree of your Lord has come to pass, and surely there must come to them a chastisement that cannot be averted.

77. And when Our messengers came to Lut, he was grieved for them, and he lacked strength to protect them, and said: This is a hard day.

78. And his people came to him, (as if) rushed on towards him, and already they did evil deeds. He said: O my people! these are my daughters — they are purer — for you, so guard