this is a short presentation on what advice to give to the teenagers. as parents, we are all concerned about their well being. this presentation gives a precise list of best possible advises to be given to the youth. there are 10 advises, listed are taken from Holy Qur'an.

1. Advises from TheAdvises from The
Qur’anQur’an
The ten advises of Hakim Luqman to hisThe ten advises of Hakim Luqman to his
sonson

2. The ten advises of Hakim Luqman to hisThe ten advises of Hakim Luqman to his
sonson

3. A means of being thankfulA means of being thankful
Reading about, understanding andReading about, understanding and
implementing Hakim Luqman’s TENimplementing Hakim Luqman’s TEN
advises he gave his son (Surah # 31)advises he gave his son (Surah # 31)
Faith and belief (Deen)Faith and belief (Deen) is the bestis the best
GIFTGIFT, your, your FATHERFATHER has ever givenhas ever given
YOUYOU
Prepare yourself to be thankful toPrepare yourself to be thankful to AllâhAllâh
and your parents for the best gifts theyand your parents for the best gifts they
have given youhave given you

4. Parent and son relationshipParent and son relationship
1.1. Study hard – your future depends on itStudy hard – your future depends on it
2.2. Be neat and cleanBe neat and clean
3.3. Don’t fight with brothers and sister & others in generalDon’t fight with brothers and sister & others in general
4.4. Be good to parents and don’t speak back.Be good to parents and don’t speak back.
5.5. World is out to get you so be “extremely careful” inWorld is out to get you so be “extremely careful” in
dealings.dealings.
6.6. Don’t hold spoon with right hand while taking food.Don’t hold spoon with right hand while taking food. 
7.7. Allah your Rabb.Allah your Rabb.
8.8. EtcEtc

5. Advice # 1Advice # 1
Luqmân warns his son against the greatestLuqmân warns his son against the greatest
injustice man can do. Allâh says that Luqmâninjustice man can do. Allâh says that Luqmân
said:said:
"O my son! Join not in worship others"O my son! Join not in worship others
with Allâh. Verily, joining others inwith Allâh. Verily, joining others in
worship with Allâh is a great injusticeworship with Allâh is a great injustice
indeed." [31:13]indeed." [31:13]

6. Man Worships Stone
Man Worships Animals
Man Worships Man – as in Christianity and
Buddhism
A
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estim
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33
m
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G
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and
G
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are
w
orshipped
Man Worships Planets and Stars

7. Action PlanAction Plan
1.1. Understand the basics of TawheedUnderstand the basics of Tawheed
 ‘‘Fundamentals of Tawheed’ can be a good bookFundamentals of Tawheed’ can be a good book
 What it means?What it means?
 How to practice it?How to practice it?
 How to fortify it?How to fortify it?
1.1. Understand what Shirk is and what pitfalls itUnderstand what Shirk is and what pitfalls it
can lead tocan lead to
2.2. Adopt the habit of calling upon Allah (swt) inAdopt the habit of calling upon Allah (swt) in
times of need, in happiness and in distresstimes of need, in happiness and in distress
3.3. Practice the habit of reciting daily duasPractice the habit of reciting daily duas
4.4. Remember Prophet Ibrahim (A.S.) storyRemember Prophet Ibrahim (A.S.) story

8. Advice # 2Advice # 2
Luqmân reminds his son of the rights of hisLuqmân reminds his son of the rights of his
parents on him, He describes hardshipsparents on him, He describes hardships
mothers face bearing children.mothers face bearing children.
““And We have enjoined on man to beAnd We have enjoined on man to be
dutiful and good to his parents. His motherdutiful and good to his parents. His mother
bore him upon weakness and hardship"bore him upon weakness and hardship"
[31:14][31:14]
“ “and his weaning is in two years, giveand his weaning is in two years, give
thanks to Me and to your parents. Unto Methanks to Me and to your parents. Unto Me
is the final destination." [ 31:14]is the final destination." [ 31:14]

9. Advice # 2Advice # 2 ContinuedContinued
"And if they both strive with you to"And if they both strive with you to
make you join in worship with Memake you join in worship with Me
others that of which you have noothers that of which you have no
knowledge, then obey them not, butknowledge, then obey them not, but
behave with them in the worldbehave with them in the world
kindly." [31:15]kindly." [31:15]

10. Action PlanAction Plan
1.1. Always be dutiful towards your parentsAlways be dutiful towards your parents
2.2. Treat parents with kindness and respect (birr –Treat parents with kindness and respect (birr –
righteousness)righteousness)
3.3. Recognize the status of your parents and knowRecognize the status of your parents and know
the duties towards themthe duties towards them
4.4. Through them you can reach Al-JannahThrough them you can reach Al-Jannah
5.5. Mother comes first then the fatherMother comes first then the father
6.6. Be convinced that whatever your parents askBe convinced that whatever your parents ask
you to do – is good for youyou to do – is good for you
7.7. Be very clear that no matter what you do, oneBe very clear that no matter what you do, one
can never repay the kindness of parentscan never repay the kindness of parents

11. Current SituationCurrent Situation
Old Age homes –Old Age homes –
final destination offinal destination of
parentsparents

12. Advice # 3Advice # 3
Luqmân then describes some examples ofLuqmân then describes some examples of
Allâh's MightAllâh's Might
"O my son! If it be equal to the weight"O my son! If it be equal to the weight
of a grain of mustard seed, and tough itof a grain of mustard seed, and tough it
be as a rock, or in the Heavens or thebe as a rock, or in the Heavens or the
earth, Allâh will bring it forth. Verilyearth, Allâh will bring it forth. Verily
Allâh is subtle in bringing out that grain,Allâh is subtle in bringing out that grain,
well aware of its place." [31:16]well aware of its place." [31:16]

13. Allah’s CreationAllah’s Creation

14. Action PlanAction Plan
1.1. Learn how to do Tadabbur (ponder overLearn how to do Tadabbur (ponder over
Allah (swt) creations)Allah (swt) creations)
 Ever wonder…Ever wonder…
 why children seem to be able to learn a language sowhy children seem to be able to learn a language so
quickly?quickly?
 why you have 2 eyes?why you have 2 eyes?
 why mountains are the way they are and where they are?why mountains are the way they are and where they are?
1.1. Widen your vision by viewing scientificWiden your vision by viewing scientific
videos like those of Harun Yahya’s (videos like those of Harun Yahya’s (
http://www.harunyahya.com/html/m_video_index.htmhttp://www.harunyahya.com/html/m_video_index.htm))

15. Advice # 4Advice # 4
A great advice to Luqman's son is to establishA great advice to Luqman's son is to establish
regular prayer, on time and with the bestregular prayer, on time and with the best
possible performance,possible performance,
"O my son! Offer prayer perfectly.""O my son! Offer prayer perfectly."
[31:17][31:17]
Prayer is the direct connection between a Muslim and hisPrayer is the direct connection between a Muslim and his
Creator. You must take great care to learn and practiceCreator. You must take great care to learn and practice
salat at the prescribed times, the way the Prophet (PBUH)salat at the prescribed times, the way the Prophet (PBUH)
used to.used to.

16. Action Plan for SalahAction Plan for Salah
1.1. Strive to learn how your prayer can beStrive to learn how your prayer can be
prefect?prefect?
2.2. Learn to prioritize your activities –Learn to prioritize your activities –
a)a) School work Vs SalahSchool work Vs Salah
b)b) Outings Vs Salah, etc.Outings Vs Salah, etc.
3.3. Team up with you parents for the prayersTeam up with you parents for the prayers
4.4. How much reward does on get forHow much reward does on get for
offering prayers in the Masjed?offering prayers in the Masjed?

17. Approximately 3 Million people, obeying one person’s command!
Brotherhood – A Unique example!
People who have never met each other, stand side-by-side as if they were
praying together all their lives. A miracle of Allah (swt)!

18. Advice # 5Advice # 5
Luqmân advises his son toLuqmân advises his son to
"enjoin (people) for good, and forbid"enjoin (people) for good, and forbid
from evil." [31:17]from evil." [31:17]
If every Muslim observes this duty, then evil and mischief will have noIf every Muslim observes this duty, then evil and mischief will have no
place in Muslim societyplace in Muslim society

19. Action PlanAction Plan
1.1. Play an active role inPlay an active role in DawahDawah – inviting people towards– inviting people towards
IslamIslam
2.2. Understand the definition ofUnderstand the definition of “Good Behavior”“Good Behavior”
3.3. Every Muslim child should beEvery Muslim child should be responsive, confident andresponsive, confident and
determineddetermined
4.4. Do not allowDo not allow “peer pressure”“peer pressure” to play a dominant role into play a dominant role in
the development of your mindthe development of your mind
5.5. Be courageous enough to take theBe courageous enough to take the initiative to stopinitiative to stop ifif
something is going on wrongsomething is going on wrong
6.6. At the same time, take theAt the same time, take the initiative to encourageinitiative to encourage ifif
some good is going onsome good is going on
7.7. Recognize yourRecognize your responsibilityresponsibility towards societytowards society

20. Advice # 6Advice # 6
After the useful advice he offered his son,After the useful advice he offered his son,
Luqmân recommended patience inLuqmân recommended patience in
implementing them, and in all matters of life,implementing them, and in all matters of life,
"And bear with patience whatever"And bear with patience whatever
befalls you. Verily, these are some ofbefalls you. Verily, these are some of
the important commandmentsthe important commandments
ordered by Allâh with no exemption."ordered by Allâh with no exemption."
[31:17][31:17]
Patience is a righteous act ordered, and rewarded by AllâhPatience is a righteous act ordered, and rewarded by Allâh ..

21. Action PlanAction Plan
1.When you Forbid Evil and Enjoin Good – you
will face resistance. Life in this world is a Trial
2.What is the meaning of Sabr? – recognize
what all sabr encompasses
3.In times of difficulty – composed behavior, firm
belief that Allah (swt) will come to your rescue
4.Stories from Prophets & Sahaba
• Taif incident, Hazrat Bilal (R.A.)

22. Advice # 7Advice # 7
Arrogance is an attribute of Allâh alone and notArrogance is an attribute of Allâh alone and not
for man. Allâh threatens arrogant people withfor man. Allâh threatens arrogant people with
punishment in Hellfire. Luqmân said:punishment in Hellfire. Luqmân said:
"And turn not your face with pride"And turn not your face with pride
away from others." [31:18]away from others." [31:18]

23. Advice # 8Advice # 8
To be modest is a great attitude anyone canTo be modest is a great attitude anyone can
possess,possess,
"Nor walk in insolence through the"Nor walk in insolence through the
earth. Verily Allâh likes not eachearth. Verily Allâh likes not each
arrogant boaster." [31:18]arrogant boaster." [31:18]
Allâh does not like that man who is arrogant and proud ofAllâh does not like that man who is arrogant and proud of
himselfhimself

24. Do Not be ARROGANTDo Not be ARROGANT

25. Have you seen people like this..Have you seen people like this..
Be humble and be thankful to ALLAHBe humble and be thankful to ALLAH

26. Advice # 9Advice # 9
To be moderate in walking and talking is alsoTo be moderate in walking and talking is also
one of Luqman's advises to his son,one of Luqman's advises to his son,
"And be moderate (or show no"And be moderate (or show no
insolence) in walking." [31:19]insolence) in walking." [31:19]
Islâm offers a code of conduct in every aspect of life. EvenIslâm offers a code of conduct in every aspect of life. Even
the way Muslims should walk and talk is demonstrated inthe way Muslims should walk and talk is demonstrated in
the Sunnah of the Prophet (pbuh). Islam offers guidelinesthe Sunnah of the Prophet (pbuh). Islam offers guidelines
in this regard that will produce the best behavior andin this regard that will produce the best behavior and
generate respect.generate respect.

27. Action PlanAction Plan
1.1. A muslim isA muslim is notnot arrogant – shun arrogancearrogant – shun arrogance
2.2. He should know that whatever he has – is given byHe should know that whatever he has – is given by
Allah. He can take all away from him anytime HeAllah. He can take all away from him anytime He
wishes.wishes.
 Always remember that you are not special to deserve what youAlways remember that you are not special to deserve what you
take for granted! Learn to be thankful for what you are and whattake for granted! Learn to be thankful for what you are and what
you have.you have.
1.1. Doesn’t think of himself better than others. (Satan didDoesn’t think of himself better than others. (Satan did
this mistake of saying that he is better than Adam – hethis mistake of saying that he is better than Adam – he
was thrown out of Heaven)was thrown out of Heaven)
 Hadith: “No one will enter paradise who has even an atom’sHadith: “No one will enter paradise who has even an atom’s
weight of pride in his heart”weight of pride in his heart”
 Hadith: “Shall I not tell you about the people of Hell-fire?Hadith: “Shall I not tell you about the people of Hell-fire?
Everyone who is harsh, proud, disdainful and arrogant.“Everyone who is harsh, proud, disdainful and arrogant.“
1.1. Allah will not look at them in the HereafterAllah will not look at them in the Hereafter
 Be humble, simple and considerate towards people who have aBe humble, simple and considerate towards people who have a
lack of meanslack of means

28. Advice # 10Advice # 10
Luqmân reminds his son thatLuqmân reminds his son that
being harsh while talking willbeing harsh while talking will
liken his voice to the braying ofliken his voice to the braying of
a donkey. Shouting does nota donkey. Shouting does not
win hearts, rather , it will offendwin hearts, rather , it will offend
and alienate people,and alienate people,
"And lower your voice."And lower your voice.
Verily the harshest of allVerily the harshest of all
voices is the voicevoices is the voice
(braying) of an ass!"(braying) of an ass!"
[31:19][31:19]

29. Action PlanAction Plan
1.1. Hadith: “Surely, Allah does not love anyone who isHadith: “Surely, Allah does not love anyone who is
foul-mouthed and obscene.”foul-mouthed and obscene.”
2.2. Lower your voice out of good manners,Lower your voice out of good manners, self-self-
confidenceconfidence, tranquility due to the truth you believe in, tranquility due to the truth you believe in
and strength of what you have say – talk mildlyand strength of what you have say – talk mildly
3.3. Do no yell or be harsh when speaking, as no one doesDo no yell or be harsh when speaking, as no one does
that except if he is ill mannered, or doubts the value ofthat except if he is ill mannered, or doubts the value of
his words, or is not confident – be soft-spokenhis words, or is not confident – be soft-spoken
4.4. Control you tongue against foul language – useControl you tongue against foul language – use
modest languagemodest language
5.5. Group behavior plays a important role – keep goodGroup behavior plays a important role – keep good
companycompany

30. ““It is this Quran that guides toIt is this Quran that guides to
that which is correct.” (17:9)that which is correct.” (17:9)
““This is the book in which thereThis is the book in which there
is no doubt, a guidance for theis no doubt, a guidance for the
pious.” (2:2)pious.” (2:2)

31. Summary - The AdvisesSummary - The Advises
 TT – Tauheed– Tauheed
 RR – Rights– Rights
 MM – Might– Might
 SS – Salah– Salah
 EE – Enjoin– Enjoin
 PP – Patience– Patience
 AA – Arrogance– Arrogance
 MM – Modesty– Modesty
 WW – Walking– Walking
 BB – Braying– Braying
MnemonicMnemonic
TRMSETRMSE
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