And his people came hastening to him, and before [this] they had (11:78)

Almuntakhab Fi Tafsir Alquran Alkarim

His people went to him rushing and intending to precipitate the indecent and immoral act which they had long been practicing before. Lut, having been rushed in a sea of misery, said to them: These are my daughters, if you wish to join them in wedlock! This will be virtuous and you will be acting with moral righteousness and conformity with inherent, natural, moral and religious laws. Fear Allah he said, and shame me not before my noble guests; is there no one among you characterized by good sense and prudence

Tafseer Tafheem-ul-Quran by Syed Abu-al-A'la Maududi

(11:78) And his people came to him rushing. Before this they were wont to commit evil deeds. Lot said: 'My people! Here are my daughters; they are purer for you. *87 Have fear of Allah and do not disgrace me concerning my guests. Is there not even one right-minded person in your midst?'

And his people came hastening to him, and before [this] they had meaning

*87). It is possible that Lot (peace be on him) used the word 'daughters' to refer to the totality of females in his nation as such. For a Messenger is indeed like a father to his people, and all the females of that nation are to him like his own daughters. It is also possible that when Lot used the word 'daughters' he meant his own daughters. Whatever is the correct interpretation, one should not misunderstand the statement and think it an invitation for Lot's people to indulge in illegitimate sex. For the very next part of his remark, viz. 'they are purer for you', excludes all justification for such a misunderstanding. The whole thrust of Lot's statement was that if they wished to satisfy their sex-urge, they should do so in the natural and legitimate manner as laid down by God. Lot (peace be on him) wished to underscore the fact that the natural and legitimate means of sexual satisfaction were readily available as there was no dearth of women in their society.
 

And his people came hastening to him, and before [this] they had meaning in Urdu

(ان مہمانوں کا آنا تھا کہ) اس کی قوم کے لوگ بے اختیار اس کے گھر کی طرف دوڑ پڑے پہلے سے وہ ایسی ہی بد کاریوں کے خوگر تھے لوطؑ نے ان سے کہا "بھائیو، یہ میری بیٹیاں موجود ہیں، یہ تمہارے لیے پاکیزہ تر ہیں کچھ خدا کا خوف کرو اور میرے مہمانوں کے معاملے میں مجھے ذلیل نہ کرو کیا تم میں کوئی بھلا آدمی نہیں؟"