Sura 31 Luqman. / luqmaan/

A Meccan sura with 34 verses. It takes it name from the wise Luqman , who gives his son advice : a lesson for all believers really. The sura starts with guidance and mercy for people that follow the Quraan. ( who do good, keep up the prayer, pay the prescribed alms and are Certain of the Hereafter) if you do these points then , what is your reward ? verse 5 ( these are rightly guided by their Lord, and it is they who will prosper.) Repeated words through out the Quran is ( be thankful to God) remember gratitude only brings you more happiness in your life. Remember the gratitude journal we started at the beginning of this podcast;) Verse 12 ( whoever gives thanks benefits his own soul). The words give thanks to God and your parents are in the same sentence. What a high value God has given parents , so make sure you treat them well. Verse 14-15. Regardless of their religion or actions, you must be good to your parents. The only point is to not listen to them if they say not to believe in God, and even in that verse 15 ( keep their company in this life according to what is right.) so, Remember to make your heart filled with love to God. Everything you do is for him. Verse 22 ( whoever directs himself wholly to God and does good work has grasped the surest handhold, for the outcome of everything is with God.) The sura ends with Gods knowledge and power. Verse 34 ( No soul knows what it will reap tomorrow, and no soul knows in what land it will die; it is God who is all knowing and all aware.) wawoo what a sura so many other pints within it, it makes your heart squeeze with happiness and love for God. May Allah bless us all in this holy month of Ramadan , May He guide us to the right path, guide us in our Duaa , in our prayers, for the best of everything in this life and the next. Ameen.