Overview - Surah 31: Luqman (Luqman )

In this Surah, Tawhid is emphasized and Shirk and its ideas are critically examined.  It tells us that those who are following Shirk they are only blindly following their forefathers. The true wisdom is to believe in Allah.  The advises of Luqman the wise are also given here to support the same principles.

Sections:

1. Qur'an is a book of guidance and mercy for all people.
2. The advises of Luqman the wise man.
3. Signs of tawhid in the heaven and earth. Shirk or polytheism has no basis.
4. In crisis people turn to the Real God. Let not the things of this world deceive you. All knowledge belongs to Allah.

This Surah is named after the wise person called, Luqman - who was well known amongst the Arabs for his wisdom.

There are 34 Ayat in this Surah.

In this Surah, Tawhid is emphasized and Shirk and its ideas are critically examined.  It tells us that those who are following Shirk they are only blindly following their forefathers. The true wisdom is to believe in Allah.  The advises of Luqman the wise are also given here to support the same principles.

Sections:

1. Qur'an is a book of guidance and mercy for all people.
2. The advises of Luqman the wise man.
3. Signs of tawhid in the heaven and earth. Shirk or polytheism has no basis.
4. In crisis people turn to the Real God. Let not the things of this world deceive you. All knowledge belongs to Allah.

This Surah is named after the wise person called, Luqman - who was well known amongst the Arabs for his wisdom.

There are 34 Ayat in this Surah.

Theme 1: The importance of the correct tarbiyah [upbringing]

Theme 2: Preparation for the Akhirah [after-life]

In this Surah the people have been made to understand the meaninglessness and absurdity of polytheism (Shirk) and the truth and reasonableness of Monotheism (Tawhid). They have been invited to give up blind imitation of their forefathers, consider with a cool mind the teachings which the Prophet Muhammad is presenting from the Lord of the worlds. To see with open eyes the manifest signs found in the universe around them and in their own selves which bear evidence to its truth.

Theme 1: The importance of the correct tarbiyah [upbringing]

Theme 2: Preparation for the Akhirah [after-life]

In this Surah the people have been made to understand the meaninglessness and absurdity of polytheism (Shirk) and the truth and reasonableness of Monotheism (Tawhid). They have been invited to give up blind imitation of their forefathers, consider with a cool mind the teachings which the Prophet Muhammad is presenting from the Lord of the worlds. To see with open eyes the manifest signs found in the universe around them and in their own selves which bear evidence to its truth.

In the Surah is the mention of Luqman and a summary of some of his wisdom as he explains to his son.

In the Surah is the mention of Luqman and a summary of some of his wisdom as he explains to his son.

• Surah 29, 30, 31 and 32 all begin with ALIF-LAM-MEEM - The same huruf muqatiat [disjointed letters]

• Surah 29, 30, 31 and 32 all begin with ALIF-LAM-MEEM - The same huruf muqatiat [disjointed letters]

• Bar'a bin Azib said he heard the Prophet recite Ayat from Surah Luqman when He was praying Dhuhr prayer. [Ibn Majah]

• Bar'a bin Azib said he heard the Prophet recite Ayat from Surah Luqman when He was praying Dhuhr prayer. [Ibn Majah]

An examination of the subject matter shows that it was sent down in the period when persecution to suppress and thwart the invitation to Islam had begun. Every sort of plotting had started being employed for this purpose. This is borne out by v.14 in which the young reverts to Islam have been told that although the rights of the parents are the uppermost after God they should not listen to them if they prevented them from accepting Islam or compelled them to revert to the creed of polytheism (Shirk). The same thing has been said in Surah 29: al-‘Ankabut (The Spider) which indicates that both these Surahs were sent down in the same period. A study of the style and subject matter of the two Surahs on the whole however shows that Surah Luqman was sent down earlier for one does not see any sign of the antagonism in its background, though contrary to this while studying Surah 29: al-‘Ankabut (The Spider) one can clearly feel that the Muslims were being severely persecuted during the period of its revelation.

An examination of the subject matter shows that it was sent down in the period when persecution to suppress and thwart the invitation to Islam had begun. Every sort of plotting had started being employed for this purpose. This is borne out by v.14 in which the young reverts to Islam have been told that although the rights of the parents are the uppermost after God they should not listen to them if they prevented them from accepting Islam or compelled them to revert to the creed of polytheism (Shirk). The same thing has been said in Surah 29: al-‘Ankabut (The Spider) which indicates that both these Surahs were sent down in the same period. A study of the style and subject matter of the two Surahs on the whole however shows that Surah Luqman was sent down earlier for one does not see any sign of the antagonism in its background, though contrary to this while studying Surah 29: al-‘Ankabut (The Spider) one can clearly feel that the Muslims were being severely persecuted during the period of its revelation.

• Relationship between father and son. Allah mentions in the end of the Surah [31:33], "And fear that Day when no father shall avail his son nor a son his father." [31:33]
• The Qur'an is the Book of wisdom and a blessing for the righteous.
• Luqman's advise to his son not to commit Shirk (to associate any one else with Allah in worship).
• Rights of the mother and the parents.
• Not to obey the parents if they ask you to commit shirk.
• Islamic moral behavior and interaction.
• The fact that the main reason of misguidance is the blind following of one's forefathers.
• If all trees were pens and oceans an ink, Allah's words could not be put to writing.
• Allah is the only reality, all others to whom people invoke besides Him are false.
• O Mankind, fear that Day when not even a father shall avail his son, nor a son his father, let not Shaitan deceive you concerning this fact

• Relationship between father and son. Allah mentions in the end of the Surah [31:33], "And fear that Day when no father shall avail his son nor a son his father." [31:33]
• The Qur'an is the Book of wisdom and a blessing for the righteous.
• Luqman's advise to his son not to commit Shirk (to associate any one else with Allah in worship).
• Rights of the mother and the parents.
• Not to obey the parents if they ask you to commit shirk.
• Islamic moral behavior and interaction.
• The fact that the main reason of misguidance is the blind following of one's forefathers.
• If all trees were pens and oceans an ink, Allah's words could not be put to writing.
• Allah is the only reality, all others to whom people invoke besides Him are false.
• O Mankind, fear that Day when not even a father shall avail his son, nor a son his father, let not Shaitan deceive you concerning this fact

• Surah 31. Luqman - Saad al Ghamidi   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fagNIMhwDSk&list=PLhM2xiAUdw2cAqW_o3zZkbhJNw0bnaBZN&index=31
• Surah 31. Luqman Mahmoud Khalil Al Hussary  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=frU8fnR-7aA&index=31&list=PLxpAkjlGauHfMFWX22VZWOKpzjr-vH_BM
• Surah 31. Luqman Muhammad Al Luhaydan  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7YY1u4B97e8&list=PLxpAkjlGauHfKAYuQLRNAZomoezhfhRZe&index=31​
• Idris Akbar Surah  Luqman  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bGai0ssNEB4​
• Surah 31. Luqman  muhammad Minshawi  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PHcFTwndyHk&index=31&list=PLxpAkjlGauHdUcO_uc-8F8J2NUQRDZjPG​
• Dr Israr Ahmed Tafsir Surah Luqman to Surah Al-Ahzab (1-52)1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TF0FhPdubHA&index=81&list=PLB4B8D1654A8BD263​
• Surah Luqman to Surah Al-Ahzab (1-52)2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OL3rMy7OlRc&list=PLB4B8D1654A8BD263&index=82​