
This book of a modern Muslim thinker represents the tafsir - interpretation of one of the one hundred and fourteen verses of the Qur'an. Explaining the content of Sura, its origins and some characteristics, the author focuses on six moral aspects. Thus, via educating the wise Luqman, scientific arguments of the Qur'an are brought to the reader as an explanation of Godly knowledge, which according to the scholar, is of great importance in guiding the mankind towards the truth, and goodness.
Deep meaning and simple language used for commentaries makes this book suitable for a wide readership, ranging from specialists in the field of Islamic studies to anyone who cares about the history and development of the Muslim tradition.
Contents of the book:
TABLE OF CONTENTS
From the Publisher
Author's preface
About sura "Luqman"
Verses 1-4
Verse 5
Verse 6
Avoidance of idle talk and meetings
Ill effects of leisure music
Verse 7
Verses 8-9
Verse 10
Verse 11
Verse 12
The image of the Wise Luqman (a)
Some teachings of Luqman (a)
Wisdom, knowledge and obedience
The value of wisdom
How to achieve wisdom?
Examples of wisdom
Verse 13
The meaning of polytheism
The consequences of polytheism
Signs of polytheism
Factors that induce polytheism
The struggle against polytheism
Verse 14
Kindness to the parents
The meaning range of the "parents"
Gratefulness to the Lord
Examples of practical gratefulness
Even difficulties should be thanked for
Verse 15
Verse 16
Verse 17
Ritual Prayer
Enjoining good and forbidding evil
Verse 18
Humbleness
Examples of humble people close to God
Verse 19
Verse 20
Verse 21
Verse 22
Verses 23-24
Verse 25
Verse 26
Verse 27
What does «کلمة الله» “God's Word” mean - ?
Verse 28
Verse 29
Verse 30
Verse 31
Verse 32
Sincerity
Ways to achieve sincerity
Verse 33
Judgement Day - is a lonely day
Verse 34
Sources