Rowwad Translation Center — 412

31:12 Indeed, We endowed Luqmān[1] with wisdom, [saying], “Be grateful to Allah.” Whoever is grateful, it is only for his own good; and whoever is ungrateful, then Allah is Self-Sufficient, Praiseworthy.

31:13 When Luqmān said to his son, while advising him, “O my dear son, do not associate partners with Allah. Indeed, associating partners with Allah is the worst wrongdoing.”

31:14 We have enjoined upon man kindness to his parents. His mother bore him in weakness upon weakness, and his weaning took place within two years. Be grateful to Me and to your parents. To Me is the final return.

31:15 But if they strive to make you associate partners with Me of what you have no knowledge[1], then do not obey them. Yet keep company with them in this world with kindness, and follow the way of those who turn to Me [in repentance]. Then to Me is your return, and I will inform you of what you used to do.

31:16 [Luqmān said], “O my dear son, even if a deed were the weight of a mustard seed – whether in a rock or in the heavens or in the earth – Allah will bring it forth. Indeed, Allah is Most Subtle, All-Aware.

31:17 “O my dear son, establish prayer, enjoin what is right and forbid what is wrong, and be patient with whatever befalls you. This is a matter of firm resolve[1].

31:18 Do not turn your face away from people [in contempt][1], and do not walk on earth in arrogance. Indeed, Allah does not like anyone who is arrogant and boastful.

31:19 Be moderate in your gait and lower your voice. Indeed, the most repugnant of voices is the voice of donkeys.”