[2590] He thought he lacked the necessary cover of protection, especially that of his own clan (cf. al-Baiḍāwī, al-Shawkānī). But, in that dire situation, his Protector was none but God Almighty. Abū Hurayrah (رضي الله عنه) narrated that the Messenger (ﷺ) said: “May Allah bless Lūṭ; he sought the support of ˹true˺ Unflinching Backing!” (al-Bukhārī: 3372; Muslim: 151).