Surah Hud — Ayah 74 (11:74)

English translation (Saheeh International)

And when the fright had left Abraham and the good tidings had reached him, he began to argue [i.e., plead] with Us¹ concerning the people of Lot.

1. - i.e., with Our angels.

Brief commentary

After the departure of the fear that Abraham (peace be upon him) had felt because of his guests not eating his food, the discovery that the guests were angels, and receiving the joyous news that he would have Isaac, who would have Jacob, he then started to debate with the messengers about the people of Lot, asking that the punishment for them be delayed, and that Lot and his family be saved.