Taraweeh Reflection
Day 21: Juzz 21
Luqman’s Advice to His Son
(Qur’an – Surah Luqman 31:13–19)
These verses capture the timeless advice of Luqman to his son — guidance that forms a blueprint for faith, character, and conduct. They are powerful reminders for us during Ramadan and Taraweeh.
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•Tawheed: Never associate partners with Allah
Arabic:
وَإِذْ قَالَ لُقْمَانُ لِابْنِهِ وَهُوَ يَعِظُهُ يَا بُنَيَّ لَا تُشْرِكْ بِاللَّهِ إِنَّ الشِّرْكَ لَظُلْمٌ عَظِيمٌ
Translation:
“And [mention] when Luqman said to his son while advising him, ‘O my son, do not associate anything with Allah. Indeed, associating partners with Him is a great ظلم (injustice).’” (31:13)
Reflection:
The foundation of all guidance begins with protecting our Tawheed. Every action in life must be rooted in sincere devotion to Allah alone.
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•Gratitude to Allah and kindness to parents
Arabic:
أَنِ اشْكُرْ لِي وَلِوَالِدَيْكَ إِلَيَّ الْمَصِيرُ
Translation:
“Be grateful to Me and to your parents; to Me is the final return.” (31:14)
Reflection:
Gratitude is a central part of faith. Recognizing the sacrifices of parents is directly tied to gratitude to Allah.
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•No obedience in sin, but maintain kindness
Arabic:
وَإِن جَاهَدَاكَ عَلَىٰ أَن تُشْرِكَ بِي مَا لَيْسَ لَكَ بِهِ عِلْمٌ فَلَا تُطِعْهُمَا وَصَاحِبْهُمَا فِي الدُّنْيَا مَعْرُوفًا
Translation:
“But if they strive to make you associate with Me that of which you have no knowledge, do not obey them but accompany them in this world with kindness.” (31:15)
Reflection:
Islam teaches balance: remain firm upon faith while continuing to show respect and compassion.
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•Allah knows even the smallest deeds
Arabic:
يَا بُنَيَّ إِنَّهَا إِن تَكُ مِثْقَالَ حَبَّةٍ مِّنْ خَرْدَلٍ فَتَكُن فِي صَخْرَةٍ أَوْ فِي السَّمَاوَاتِ أَوْ فِي الْأَرْضِ يَأْتِ بِهَا اللَّهُ
Translation:
“O my son, indeed if a deed should be the weight of a mustard seed and should be within a rock or in the heavens or in the earth, Allah will bring it forth.” (31:16)
Reflection:
Nothing escapes Allah’s knowledge. Every hidden act of sincerity matters.
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•Establish prayer, promote good, and remain patient
Arabic:
يَا بُنَيَّ أَقِمِ الصَّلَاةَ وَأْمُرْ بِالْمَعْرُوفِ وَانْهَ عَنِ الْمُنكَرِ وَاصْبِرْ عَلَىٰ مَا أَصَابَكَ
Translation:
“O my son, establish prayer, command what is right, forbid what is wrong, and be patient over what befalls you.” (31:17)
Reflection:
A believer’s life revolves around prayer, moral responsibility, and patience during hardship.
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•Avoid arrogance
Arabic:
وَلَا تُصَعِّرْ خَدَّكَ لِلنَّاسِ وَلَا تَمْشِ فِي الْأَرْضِ مَرَحًا
Translation:
“Do not turn your cheek in contempt toward people nor walk through the earth arrogantly.” (31:18)
Reflection:
True faith produces humility. Arrogance destroys relationships and spiritual growth.
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•Practice humility and gentle speech
Arabic:
وَاقْصِدْ فِي مَشْيِكَ وَاغْضُضْ مِن صَوْتِكَ إِنَّ أَنكَرَ الْأَصْوَاتِ لَصَوْتُ الْحَمِيرِ
Translation:
“Be moderate in your walk and lower your voice; indeed the most disagreeable of sounds is the voice of donkeys.” (31:19)
Reflection:
Islam shapes even the smallest details of character — how we walk, speak, and carry ourselves.
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The advice of Luqman combines faith, family values, humility, social responsibility, and personal character. If a believer lived by these few verses, they would embody a complete model of Islamic conduct.