Surah
Juz
This passage suggests that the Surah was revealed during a time of increasing persecution aimed at suppressing the spread of Islam. Various tactics were being employed to hinder the invitation to Islam, as evident in verse 14. In this verse, young converts are advised that while respecting their parents is essential, they should not follow their parents' wishes if it prevents them from embracing Islam or force them to return to polytheism. A similar message is conveyed in Surah 29: al-‘Ankabūt (The Spider), indicating that both these Surahs were revealed during the same period. However, upon closer examination of the style and content of both Surahs, it becomes apparent that Surah Luqman was revealed earlier. Surprisingly, there is no indication of hostility in its background. On the contrary, when studying Surah 29: al-‘Ankabūt (The Spider), it is evident that Muslims were facing severe persecution during its revelation.
This Surah emphasises the absurdity of polytheism and highlights the rationality of monotheism. People are urged to break free from blindly following their forefathers and to objectively consider the teachings presented by Prophet Muhammad ﷺ from The Lord of The Worlds. The Surah encourages individuals to observe the evident signs in the universe and within themselves that testify to the truth of monotheism. Furthermore, the Surah clarifies that the teachings of monotheism are not new; they have been advocated by wise individuals in the past. It suggests, "Hey people, there was a wise man named Luqman in your own land. His wisdom is well-known, and his proverbs are part of your daily conversations. Pay attention to the creed and morals he used to teach; they align with what Muhammad [ﷺ] is now teaching."
