Lessons from Suratul-Luqman
The verses of the above text are eight (8) taken from Suratul-Luqman, verses 12 to 19.The verse teaches the following wisdom from Luqman to his son.
1 It is wrong to associate partner with Allah (SWT).
2 We should give gratitude to Allah (SWT) always for all His uncountable blessings.
3 In it, Allah (SWT) enjoins children to be good and kind to their parents.
4 Only Allah (SWT) should be worshipped. It states the pains of child’s up bringing suffered by the parents (expecially the mothers)
5 Nothing we do is hidden from Allah (SWT), the All-Seeing, the All-Knowing.
6 Prayer to Allah (SWT) must be regular.
7 Do and encourage other to do good.
8 Do not do evil, and forbid others from doing evil.
9 You should be humble and not be boastful, be arrogant or be proud.
Commentary of Suratul-Luqman (verses 12-19)
Luqman advised his son on the following matters:
• Tawhid: Belief in the unity and uniqueness of Allah.
• Gratitude to Allah and parents.
• Avoidance of shirk (associating partners with Allah).
• Kindness and gratitude to parents
Although, Allah encourages us to be respectful and kind to our parent, however, He warns us never to obey them if any or both of them should ask us to do what He does not like.
In case any of our parents or both are not Muslims, we are enjoined to still relate well with them in this world.
• Allah will reward each one according to his/her deeds.
• Allah is quite aware of all activities going on in the world. We should therefore, engage in only good deeds and avoid evil and bad ones because nothing is hidden from Allah.
• Salat is a very important duty for Muslims. We should observe it regularly. Apart from Salat, another important duty of every Muslim is to do what is right and encourage others to do the same. In the same manner, a Muslim should not engage in bad or evil deeds and should forbid others from them.
• Allah does not like the arrogant, so it is not proper for Muslims to look down on others with pride. Rather, we should be humble in our ways.
• Other acts of modesty and humility a Muslim is enjoined include the way we walk and talk. A harsh voice is likened to the braying of a donkey.