(15:65) 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." (15:66) And We conveyed to him [the decree] of that matter: that those [sinners] would be eliminated by early morning. (15:67) And the people of the city came rejoicing. (15:68) [Lot] said, "Indeed, these are my guests, so do not shame me. (15:69) And fear Allah and do not disgrace me." (15:70) They said, "Have we not forbidden you from [protecting] people?" (15:71) [Lot] said, "These are my daughters - if you would be doers [of lawful marriage]."