seekeroftruth
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Quran 31:11. Such is God’s creation. Now show me what those besides Him have created. In fact, the wicked are in obvious error.
12. We endowed Luqman with wisdom: “Give thanks to God.” Whoever is appreciative—is appreciative for the benefit of his own soul. And whoever is unappreciative—God is Sufficient and Praiseworthy.
13. When Luqman said to his son, as he advised him, “O my son, do not associate anything with God, for idolatry is a terrible wrong.”
14. 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.
15. 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.
16. “O my son, even if it were the weight of a mustard-seed, in a rock, or in the heavens, or on earth, God will bring it to light. God is Kind and Expert.
17. 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.
18. And do not treat people with arrogance, nor walk proudly on earth. God does not love the arrogant showoffs.
19. And moderate your stride, and lower your voice. The most repulsive of voices is the donkey’s voice.”
The commentary won't let me copy and paste again this morning.... bummer.According to the commentary.... Lugman must have been an Ethiopian. He must have been a prophet because the commentary says the Muslims accept more Prophets than the Bible does.
The commentary says we should be kind to our parents.... after all, they sacrificed for us. But if they taught us wrong.... we're still supposed to treat them right because seeing how we turned out might just turn them to the right side.
The last few verses are supposed to be about how you act. Meekness and humility are taught by Lugman..... just like they were taught by Jesus.
Now.... According to the commentary.... and verse 19..... the loud repulsive noise of a donkey is obnoxious and abrasive. I know.... my Nannie [My dad's mom] introduced me to part of the family.... who owned a donkey.... who brayed quite frequently.... an obnoxious animal.... who's name is.... you got it... "Becky".
The Quran says don't strut around like an obnoxious donkey.... braying to get attention.
Love your parents in spite of their huge shortcomings.... and stop braying like a "Becky".
Braying like a "Becky" Ah ha ha.....
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