Someone came to Hazrat Luqman Hakeem and asked "from where have you become so Wise?" He replied, "from thoseyou were naive". (ie he took lesson from the naive). Based on this, Luqman AlayhisSalaam became very well known for his wise words and wiseful ways. Below are some of the wise words of Luqman AlayhisSalam.
- Know Allah
- whatever advice you give to others, first practice upon it yourself
- talk at your own level
- be conciderate when doing a census.
- Know the rights of other people
- dont share your secrets with anyone
- Test your friends at your time of trouble and need
- avoid making friends with the foolish and naive
- respect your friends
- take your mother and father as the most precious gift
- take your teacher as the best father figure
- be moderate when making decisions
- watch your income when spending
- Keep the tongue under control
- keep the clothes and body clean
- If possible learn horse riding and the arts of a bow and arrow
