Surah Hud
Chapter 11 · Verse 70 · Revealed in Makkah
“But when he saw their hands not reaching for it, he distrusted them and felt from them apprehension. They said, "Fear not. We have been sent to the people of Lot."”
Translation: Saheeh International
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Mishary Rashid Alafasy
Reflection — Ibn Kathir
The Coming of the Angels to Ibrahim and Their Glad Tidings to Him of Ishaq and Ya`qub
Allah, the Exalted, says,
وَلَقَدْ جَآءَتْ رُسُلُنَآ
Reflection — Maarif ul Quran
In verse 70, it was said: فَلَمَّا رَأَىٰ أَيْدِيَهُمْ لَا تَصِلُ إِلَيْهِ نَكِرَهُمْ (So, when he noticed their hands not reaching for it, he found them strange and felt a bit of fright from them).
From here we learn that there are rules of etiquette for guests as well. A guest should accept whatever is offered. Let him partake from it a little bit to please the host, even if not willing to eat because of unfavorable taste or apprehended harm.
What does this verse bring up for you today?