Luqmān

24 passages reference this surah

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Book 39: The Book of Contemplation

Imam al-Ghazali · Ihya' 'Ulum al-Din

1. "He replied, To look in the Quran and reflect upon it and to consider its wonders. Luqman was known for sitting alone for extended periods. His master would pass by and say, O Luqman, you constantly sit alone, wouldn't it be"

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2. "better for you to sit with people? Luqman replied, Lengthy solitude enhances reflection and prolonged reflection reveals the path to paradise. Umar ibn Abdul Aziz said that reflecting on the blessings of Allah is among the finest"

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Book 1: The Book of Knowledge

Imam al-Ghazali · Ihya’ ‘Ulum al-Din

1. "Whoever is given their share will not care what he misses of night prayers and fasting by day. In Luqman's advice to his son, O son, work cannot be achieved without certainty, and a person acts only in accordance to his certainty, and a worker only falls short when his certainty"

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2. "This was also narrated in Luqman's advice to his son, O my son, accompany the scholars and press close to them, for Allah, the exalted, revives hearts with the light of wisdom as he revives the earth with the rain from the sky."

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Book 26: Condemnation of the World

Imam al-Ghazali · Ihya’ ‘Ulum al-Din

1. "Luqman advised his son, My son, you have turned your back on the world the moment you entered it and are heading towards the afterlife. You are closer to the abode you approach. Said ibn al-Masud remarked, If you see a servant whose worldly life increases while his afterlife"

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2. "And it is also said, even if the world is brought to you easily, will its end not be departure? Your world is but like a shadow that shades you, then signals its departure. Luqman once advised his son, my son, sell your worldly life for your afterlife and you"

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3. "competes with you for worldly matters, throw it in his throat. Luqman advised his son, O my son, the world is a vast ocean in which many people drown. Let your ship in it be the fear of God Almighty, fill it with faith in God, and let its sail"

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Book 5: The Mysteries of Zakat

Imam al-Ghazali · Ihya’ ‘Ulum al-Din

1. "Luqman advised his son, If you commit a sin, give charity. Yahya ibn Mu'ath remarked, I know of no grain that outweighs the mountains of the world except the grain of charity. Abd al-Aziz ibn Abi Rawad mentioned, Three things are treasures of paradise, concealing"

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2. "In Luqman's advice to his son, do not place any benefactor between you and Allah and consider any blessing from others upon you to be a burden. Whoever thanks other than Allah, the Exalted, does not truly recognize the giver of the"

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Book 12: Book of Marriage

Imam al-Ghazali · Ihya’ ‘Ulum al-Din

1. "they need what he has, they find a man. Luqman advised that the wise should be like a child with their family, but when among people, be found a man. In interpreting the warning that God abhors the overbearing, it is said he is harsh to his family and arrogant in"

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2. "crow with a white belly. Luqman advised his son, O my son, beware of the evil woman, for she will age you before old age. Beware of evil women, for they do not lead to any good, and be cautious even of the best of them. The Prophet, peace be upon him, also said,"

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Book 22: The Book of Disciplining the Soul

Imam al-Ghazali · Ihya' 'Ulum al-Din

1. "His father replied, Religion. Ibn Luqman continued, And if there are two? His father answered, Religion and wealth. Three, he asked. Religion, wealth, and modesty, came the reply. Four, he inquired, Religion, wealth, modesty, and good character, his father said."

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Book 18: The Book of Listening and Ecstasy

Imam al-Ghazali · Ihya' 'Ulum al-Din

1. "They argued based on the verse in Surah Luqman, And of mankind is he who buys idle talk. Ibn Mas'ud, Hassan al-Basri, and al-Nakhay explained that idle talk is singing. Aisha, may Allah be pleased with her, related that the Prophet peace be upon him said, Allah"

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Book 19: The Book of Commanding Good and Forbidding Evil

Imam al-Ghazali · Ihya' 'Ulum al-Din

1. "with enjoining good as He said, recounting Luqman, O my son, establish prayer, enjoin what is right, forbid what is wrong, and be patient over what befalls you. Among the etiquettes is to reduce attachments so that fear does not increase, and to sever"

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Book 24: Evils of the Tongue

Imam al-Ghazali · Ihya’ ‘Ulum al-Din

1. "Malik ibn Anas, may Allah have mercy on him, stated, This argumentation is not part of the religion. He also noted, Argument hardens the heart and breeds resentment. Luqman advised his son, O son, do not argue with the scholars lest they hate you."

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2. "the one whose tongue does not lie whose heart does not transgress and whose private parts do not commit adultery. Luqman advised his son O my son beware of lying for it is as appetizing as bird meat and shortly its owner will be"

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3. "Treat your brother as you would like him to treat you. Act as if you know you will be requited for good deeds and held responsible. Luqman the Wise was asked, What is your wisdom? He replied, I do not ask for what suffices me"

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Book 25: Condemnation of Rancor and Envy

Imam al-Ghazali · Ihya’ ‘Ulum al-Din

1. "Mary, who exemplifies responding to evil with good. Luqman's wisdom is shared, illustrating how true character is revealed in challenging situations. The text also delves into the concept of seeking justice and satisfaction through words, advising"

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Book 23: The Book of Breaking the Two Desires

Imam al-Ghazali · Ihya' 'Ulum al-Din

1. "so it is appropriate for the adherence to hunger to be a knocking on the gates of heaven. Luqman said to his son, O my son, when the stomach is full, thought sleeps, wisdom is silenced, and the body ceases to worship. Abu Yazid al-Bistami said,"

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2. "death. Shafiq al-Balkhi said, Worship is a profession, its shop is solitude, and its tool is hunger. Luqman said to his son, O my son, when the stomach is full, the mind sleeps, wisdom becomes silent, and the limbs cease to worship."

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Book 13: Etiquettes of Earning and Living

Imam al-Ghazali · Ihya’ ‘Ulum al-Din

1. "Luqman the Wise advised his son, O my son, support yourself with lawful earnings against poverty, for no one ever became poor except that three things befell him, weakness in his faith, deficiency in his mind, and loss of his dignity."

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Book 10: The Mysteries of Regular Divisions

Imam al-Ghazali · Ihya’ ‘Ulum al-Din

1. "never crossed his mind or senses. Sleep is like a transition between life and death, reminiscent of the barrier between this world and the hereafter. Luqman said to his son, O my son, if you doubt death, do not sleep, for just as you"

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Book 31: The Book of Repentance

Imam al-Ghazali · Ihya’ ‘Ulum al-Din

1. "Luqman said to his son, companion with scholars closely, do not argue with them lest they detest you. Take from the world your provision and spend the surplus of your gains for your afterlife. Avoid completely rejecting the world to"

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Book 28: Condemnation of Status and Showing Off

Imam al-Ghazali · Ihya’ ‘Ulum al-Din

1. "Luqman the Wise advised his son, do not let people see you as God-fearing, only to be honored while your heart is corrupt. The same applies to shouting, breathing heavily, or groaning upon hearing Quranic recitation or remembrance."

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