Allah says in the Glorious Quran: And We had certainly given Luqman wisdom [and said], "Be grateful to Allah ." And whoever is grateful is grateful for [the benefit of] himself. And whoever denies [His favor] - then indeed, Allah is Free of need and Praiseworthy. (31:12)
Let us all think deeply about the fruitful, and the beautiful advice Luqman ('alaihissalam) has given to his beloved son. Indeed this is something which if we deeply understand and follow it, surely the situation of the Entire Ummah will be changed inshaAllah. Let us see what does it contains.
1. First of All, Luqman ('alaihissalam) advices his son on Tawheed, and makes him understand that associating a partner with Allah (subuhaanahu wata'aala) is the greatest of injustice one can make on the face of the earth.
And [mention, O Muhammad], when Luqman said to his son while he was instructing him, "O my son, do not associate [anything] with Allah . Indeed, association [with him] is great injustice." (Surah Luqman, Verse 13)
2. Reminds his son of the importance of Obeying the Parents, and the rights of them on him.
And We have enjoined upon man [care] for his parents. His mother carried him, [increasing her] in weakness upon weakness, and his weaning is in two years. Be grateful to Me and to your parents; to Me is the [final] destination. But if they endeavor to make you associate with Me that of which you have no knowledge, do not obey them but accompany them in [this] world with appropriate kindness and follow the way of those who turn back to Me [in repentance]. Then to Me will be your return, and I will inform you about what you used to do. (Surah Luqman, Verse 14 and 15)
3. Describes some of the might of Allah. Mentions the power of Knowledge and Control of his Lord that nobody should ever forget.
[And Luqman said], "O my son, indeed if wrong should be the weight of a mustard seed and should be within a rock or [anywhere] in the heavens or in the earth, Allah will bring it forth. Indeed, Allah is Subtle and Acquainted." (Surah Luqman, Verse 16)
4. Awakens his beloved son about the Salah, enjoining good and forbidding evil and the superiority of Patience on what Allah decrees.
"O my son, establish prayer, enjoin what is right, forbid what is wrong, and be patient over what befalls you. Indeed, [all] that is of the matters [requiring] determination." (Surah Luqman, Verse 17)
5. Advices his beloved son on Arrogance (Al-Kibriyaa) which is an Attribute of Allah alone and not of ANY Creature. Allah, the Creator alone deserves that attribute, and He has prepared severe punishment to the Arrogant.
"And do not turn your cheek [in contempt] toward people and do not walk through the earth exultantly. Indeed, Allah does not like everyone self-deluded and boastful." (Surah Luqman, Verse 18)
6. Luqman ('alaihissalam) teaches his son that the way to talk people and advice is not with a loud tone, and mentions that the way to win hearts and benefit from it is only by low speech. Plus, makes his son aware that the worst of the voices is the voice of Donkeys.
"And be moderate in your pace and lower your voice; indeed, the most disagreeable of sounds is the voice of donkeys." (Surah Luqman, Verse 19)
May Allah (subuhaanahu wata'aala) help us to raise up our children on the correct platform, which will surely change the situation of this Ummah inshaAllah.
Wassalam 'Alaikum Warahmatullahi Wabarakatuh
this is very beneficial advice.
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