Luqman al-Hakim: The Wise Man

The Story of Luqman al-Hakim

Luqman is the righteous servant of Allah SWT. But he did not receive prophethood. He is Habasyi, from the City of Sudan. His body is short, but he has strength and gets wisdom from Allah SWT, so the advice he conveys to his son is enshrined in the Qur'an. Luqman received the title al-Hakim which means a wise person.

Who is Luqman al-Hakim?

Luqmān is the son of Bau'ra bin Nahur bin Tareh, and Tareh bin Nahur is the name of Azar, the father of Prophet Ibrahim a.s. Luqmān lived for 1,000 years. Luqman was the teacher of the Prophet Dāūd a.s before becoming a prophet.

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Who is Luqman al-Hakim?

• He is the son of Prophet Daud A.s

• He is the son of Bau'ra bin Nahur

• He is the son of Nahur bin Ba'ura

• He is the son of Prophet Ibrahim A.s

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Luqmān lived for 5,000 years

• Correct

• Incorrect

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Luqman al-Hakim was the teacher of the Prophet Dāūd a.s before becoming a prophet

• True

• False

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Why did Luqman get the title al-Hakim?

• Because he was rich man

• Because he was wise man

• Because he was the messenger of Allah

• Because he was the judge

Luqmān's job was as a carpenter, tailor, and sheep herder. He was then made a qadi (judge). Luqmān married and had many children, but all of his children died when they were young. He accepted all of this sincerely because he was sure and aware that everything that happened was the will of Allah SWT.

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What is Luqman al-Hakim's job?

• Seller

• Pilot

• Carpenter

• Doctor

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Luqman al-Hakim's children died when they were young.

• True

• False

QS Luqman: 12

Allah SWT said "Indeed, We blessed Luqmân with wisdom, ˹saying˺, “Be grateful to Allah, for whoever is grateful, it is only for their own good. And whoever is ungrateful, then surely Allah is Self-Sufficient, Praiseworthy.”

​Allah gave a gift to Luqman in the form of wisdom, which is always grateful (bersyukur). Luqman is always thankful for the favors he gets.

Syukur (Gratitude) is thanking Allah SWT. for all the blessings He has given us. Like our perfect body, we can see, hear, talk, walk, touch and feel. We can eat and drink, have a place to live, clothes, can study, as well have Islamic faith.

Allah SWT. has bestowed Luqman obedience to worship Allah SWT.

gentle nature, intelligence, and extensive knowledge.

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What grace did Allah give to Luqman al-Hakim?

• Wisdom

• Riches

• Power

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What is syukur (gratitude)?

• Thanking Allah SWT. for all the blessings He has given us.

• Forget about all the gifts of God

• Thanking syaithan for all the blessings

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Mention some blessings that you have!

Luqman's advice to his son

1. Don't commit act of syirik

Syirik or associating means likening something to Allah SWT. For example, making the sun God and then worshipping it. Making stone or sculpture as God is then worshiped. Make a big wood as a god then worshipped. Do not equate Allah SWT. with anything, and nothing will never be the same, because no matter how great a human is, the sun or a statue, they will never be the same and can equal Allah SWT as the creator of the universe and as a source of favors and bounty.

Luqman's advice to his son

2. Avoid arrogance, observe humility

Luqmān taught his son to be humble, not arrogantly and proud. For example, when we meet our friends, we say "how are you?"

Don't be indifferent to others, don't be arrogant, and don't feel great on your own. For example; feel that you're the most capable, the most handsome, the richest, the smartest, and the greatest.

Luqman's advice to his son

3. Honour parents

Luqman reminds us to honour our parents. He explains how difficult it is for mothers to bear a child and encourages us to be thankful to both parents for their forbearance. 

Surah Luqman, 31:14-15

And We have commanded people to (honour) their parents. Their mothers bore them through hardship upon hardship, and their weaning takes two years. So be grateful to Me and your parents. To Me is the final return.

But if they pressure you to associate with Me what you have no knowledge of, do not obey them. Still keep their company in this world courteously, and follow the way of those who turn to Me (in devotion). Then to Me, you will (all) return, and then I will inform you of what you used to do.”

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What is syirik?

• Always be grateful to Allah SWT

• Likening something to Allah SW

• Only worship Allah

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The following are Luqman's advices to his son, except...

• Don't commit act of syirik

• Avoid arrogance, observe humility

• Honour parents

• Disobeying Parents

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"Avoid arrogance" is one of Luqman's advice to his son

• True

• False

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Can we worship idols or sun?

• Yes

• No