'Do not be afraid, ' they answered. 'We come to give you glad tidings of a knowledgeable child. ' (53)

He said: 'What is this, do you bring me glad tidings even though I am old? ' Of what do you give me glad tidings? ' (54)

They replied: 'In truth we have given you glad tidings, do not be one of those who despair. ' (55)

He replied: 'And who despairs of the mercy of his Lord, except those that are astray? (56)

He asked: 'Messengers, what is your errand? ' (57)

They replied: 'We are sent to sinful nation. (58)

Except Lot's family, of whom we shall save all, (59)

but his wife. We decreed that she should be amongst those who remain behind. (60)

And when the envoys came to the family of Lot, (61)

he said to them: 'I do not know you. ' (62)