Luqman (لقمان) - Surah Details

31. Luqman (لقمان)

Meaning: Luqman (the Wise)

Total Ayahs: 34

Place of Revelation: Mecca

Summary

Surah Luqman contains the wisdom-filled advice of Luqman the Wise to his son, covering theological, ethical, and social principles. It warns against shirk (associating partners with Allah), emphasizes parental respect, and outlines proper social conduct. The Surah also refutes polytheism by highlighting Allah's signs in creation and His absolute sovereignty.

Core Message

True wisdom comes from Allah alone. Parental guidance rooted in Tawheed (monotheism) is paramount. Arrogance and shirk lead to destruction.

Benefits

The Prophet (PBUH) encouraged teaching Luqman's advice to children. Its recitation cultivates wisdom and protects against arrogance. Scholars consider it a manual for Islamic parenting.

Famous Verses

31:13 "يَـٰبُنَىَّ لَا تُشْرِكْ بِٱللَّهِ ۖ إِنَّ ٱلشِّرْكَ لَظُلْمٌ عَظِيمٌۭ" - 'O my son! Do not associate others with Allah, for shirk is a terrible injustice.'
31:18 "وَلَا تُصَعِّرْ خَدَّكَ لِلنَّاسِ وَلَا تَمْشِ فِى ٱلْأَرْضِ مَرَحًا..." - 'Do not turn your cheek arrogantly from people, nor walk proudly on earth...'
31:27 "وَلَوْ أَنَّمَا فِى ٱلْأَرْضِ مِن شَجَرَةٍ أَقْلَـٰمٌۭ..." - 'If all the trees on earth were pens and the ocean were ink...'

Moral Lesson

Wisdom manifests in humility, gratitude, and sound speech. Knowledge without submission to Allah is worthless.

Divine Attributes

Al-Hakeem (The All-Wise), Al-Khabeer (The All-Aware), Ash-Shakur (The Appreciative)

Keywords

Parental Advice Wisdom Shirk Warning Humility Nature's Signs