Luqmân (Surah 31)
Luqmân (Luqmân)
Makki SurahIntroduction
This Meccan sûrah is named after Luqmân, a wise African man who is quoted giving pieces of advice to his son (verses 12–19) on one’s relationship with Allah and the people. While the believers are praised, the pagans are condemned for their ingratitude, distracting others from the Way of Allah, and for setting up idols as His equals. Similar to the previous sûrah, references are made to Allah’s natural marvels, challenging the deniers to point out anything their gods have created. The sûrah concludes by warning humanity of the Day of Judgment, ushering in the next sûrah. In the Name of Allah—the Most Compassionate, Most Merciful
بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمَـٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ
In the Name of Allah—the Most Compassionate, Most Merciful.
Qualities of True Believers
1. Alif-Lãm-Mĩm 2. These are the verses of the Book, rich in wisdom 3. (It is) a guide and mercy for the good-doer 4. those who establish prayer, pay alms-tax, and have sure faith in the Hereafter. 5. It is they who are (truly) guided by their Lord, and it is they who will be successful.
Surah 31 - Luqmân (Luqmân) - Verses 1-5
Distracting People from the Truth
6. But there are some who employ theatrics,i only to lead others away from Allah’s Way—without any knowledge—and to make a mockery of it. They will suffer a humiliating punishment 7. Whenever Our revelations are recited to them, they turn away in arrogance as if they did not hear them, as if there is deafness in their ears. So give them good news (O Prophet) of a painful punishment.
Surah 31 - Luqmân (Luqmân) - Verses 6-7
Reward of the Believer
8. Surely those who believe and do good will have the Gardens of Bliss, 9. staying there forever. Allah’s promise is true. And He is the Almighty, All-Wise.
Surah 31 - Luqmân (Luqmân) - Verses 8-9
Allah’s Creation
10. He created the heavens without pillars—as you can see—and placed firm mountains upon the earth so it does not shake with you, and scattered throughout it all types of creatures. And We send down rain from the sky, causing every type of fine plant to grow on earth. 11. This is Allah’s creation. Now show Me what those (gods) other than Him have created. In fact, the wrongdoers are clearly astray.