Such is Allah's creation. Now show me what those besides Him have created. In fact, the wicked are in obvious error.
We endowed Luqman with wisdom: "Give thanks to Allah." Whoever is appreciative—is appreciative for the benefit of his own soul. And whoever is unappreciative—Allah is Sufficient and Praiseworthy.
When Luqman said to his son, as he advised him, "O my son, do not associate anything with Allah, for idolatry is a terrible wrong."
We have entrusted the human being with the care of his parents. His mother carried him through hardship upon hardship, weaning him in two years. So give thanks to Me, and to your parents. To Me is the destination.
But if they strive to have you associate with Me something of which you have no knowledge, do not obey them. But keep them company in this life, in kindness, and follow the path of him who turns to Me. Then to Me is your return; and I will inform you of what you used to do.
"O my son, even if it were the weight of a mustard-seed, in a rock, or in the heavens, or on earth, Allah will bring it to light. Allah is Kind and Expert.
O my son, observe the prayer, advocate righteousness, forbid evil, and be patient over what has befallen you. These are of the most honorable traits.
And do not treat people with arrogance, nor walk proudly on earth. Allah does not love the arrogant showoffs.
And moderate your stride, and lower your voice. The most repulsive of voices is the donkey's voice."
Do you not see how Allah placed at your service everything in the heavens and the earth? How He showered you with His blessings, both outward and inward? Yet among the people is he who argues about Allah without knowledge, without guidance, and without an enlightening Scripture.
