Discover the meaning of the word Lfit (لفت) in the Quran, with 3 verses in which it appears, and a detailed explanation from Al-Raghib al-Asfahani's Mufradat fi gharib al-Qur'an.
لفت
Lfit
Root: ل - ف - ت
Quranic language 3 verses
Updated on 29 May 2026 at 7:00 AM
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Definition of Lfit
Al-Laft refers to turning and diverting.
The Almighty says: 'Those - Allah will not look at them' (Al-'Imran 77).
They said, "Have you come to us to turn us away from that upon which we found our fathers and so that you two may have grandeur in the land? And we are not believers in you."
The angels said, "O Lot, indeed we are messengers of your Lord; [therefore], they will never reach you. So set out with your family during a portion of the night and let not any among you look back - except your wife; indeed, she will be struck by that which strikes them. Indeed, their appointment is [for] the morning. Is not the morning near?"
So set out with your family during a portion of the night and follow behind them and let not anyone among you look back and continue on to where you are commanded."
God and His angels shower their blessings on the Prophet. O believers, you should also send your blessings on him, and salute him with a worthy greeting.