About this episode
This episode explores the image of Luqman as a wise father who teaches his son morals and etiquette, contrasting with stereotypical views of fatherhood in Islam.
When we think of fathers, the stereotypical image of somebody who is stern, domineering and even coercive may come up. In the stereotypical image of Islam, fathers are simply breadwinners and maintainers and arrange their daughters into unhappy and unloving marriages. Today, we explore the image of Luqman who is seen in the Qur'an as wise and teaches his son morals and etiquette. Luqman presents the image of a father who is teacher, mentor and guide. Send me a te...
People in this episode
Host: Younus Y. Mirza
Topics covered
- fatherhood
- wisdom
- Islamic teachings
- morals
- mentorship
Keywords
- Luqman
- fatherhood
- wisdom
- Islam
- Qur'an
- morals
- mentorship
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Qur'an
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