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voice. Verily, the harshest of all voices is the braying of the Asses” (TMQ, 18-19:31). Itis vital to deal with people politely and courteously down to the smallest details, such as inwalking and talking. A person should neither raise his cheek in arrogance, nor demeanhimself, but he should strike a middle path in walking (walking in a humble and modestway). Allah (SWT) says what can be translated as, “And be moderate (or show noinsolence) in your walking” (TMQ, 19:31). He should not raise his voice more than isnecessary for one to be heard.Defining a goal in life and planning for the futureOne of the wonders of this Surah is that it also covers this theme in child rearing. This isevident from Allah’s saying which can be translated as, “And be moderate (or show noinsolence) in your walking” (TMQ, 19:31). This ayah completes the series of manners andgood behaviors that Allah (SWT) discusses in the Surah, as it means one should walk aroundwith dignity, without arrogance or haughtiness. “And be moderate (or show no insolence)in your walking” may also mean that you must have a purpose and goal with each step, sothat you don’t live a life with no purpose [another meaning for the Arabic word aqsid ispurpose, so the ayah could read as, “And have purpose in your walking”].Have a compassionate manner for child rearingNotice how many instructions are covered in tremendous parental love and feeling. When Iread these ayahs it is as if I feel Luqman, the gentle man, instructing his son gently andtelling him before each teaching, “My son, my son.” The Surah tells parents to befriend theirchildren and win them over before instructing them. Brother Muslim, talk to them aboutyour experiences and mistakes in life. Use friendship to advise them before using strongerDo’s and Don’ts. This makes the Surah truly remarkable as a practical guide in so far as theduty of child rearing is concerned.Allah’s knowledge and powerSince monotheism is the primary focus of child rearing, we see that the Surah focuses onmonotheism to which we should draw our children’s attention while teaching them. Lookingat the beginning of ayah eleven, we see that it concentrates on this theme, especially whenAllah (SWT) says what can be translated as, “He has created the heavens without anypillars that you see, and has set on the earth firm mountains lest it should shake withyou . . .” (TMQ, 10:31). This vision presents to fathers an important method to sowmonotheism in the hearts of children. Allah (SWT) says what can be translated as, “This isthe creation of Allah. So show Me that which those (whom you worship) besides Himhave created . . .” (TMQ, 11:31). Many other ayahs carry the same message when Allah(SWT) says what can be translated as, “See you not (O men) that Allah has subjected foryou whatsoever is in the heavens and whatsoever is in the earth, and has completed andperfected His Graces upon you, (both) apparent (i.e. Islâmic Monotheism, and thelawful pleasures of this world, including health, good looks, etc.) and hidden [i.e. One’sFaith in Allah (of Islâmic Monotheism) . . .” (TMQ, 20:31). Until we get to a remarkableexample of Allah’s (SWT) Knowledge Allah (SWT) says what can be translated as, “And ifall the trees on the earth were pens and the sea (were ink wherewith to write), withseven seas behind it to add to its (supply), yet the Words of Allah would not beexhausted. Verily, Allah is All Mighty, All-Wise,” (TMQ, 27:31). This ayah is an