Ahl al-Bayt (as) Teachings

Ahl al-Bayt (as) Teachings

Exploring the Paths to the Attainment of Wisdom through an Examination of the Character of Luqman the Wise in the Qur’an and Hadith

Document Type : Original Article

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1 دانشجوی کارشناسی ارشد دانشگاه شهرکرد
2 دانشگاه شهرکرد
Abstract
Luqman the Wise is among the most prominent figures associated with within the epistemic framework of the Holy Qur’an and is presented as an exemplar of the rational human being endowed with divine intellect. The designation of an independent chapter bearing his name reflects the distinguished status of wisdom in Qur’anic thought and underscores the importance of Luqman’s conduct as a concrete manifestation of wisdom realized within the human sphere. The present study adopts a descriptive–analytical approach and draws upon exegetical and narrational sources to explore the paths leading to the attainment of wisdom, with particular emphasis on the character and life conduct of Luqman the Wise. The findings indicate that, in the Qur’anic perspective, wisdom does not merely signify theoretical knowledge or intellectual skill; rather, it represents an existential reality and a divine illumination through which human beings attain profound insight, ethical rationality, and the capacity for balanced and just decision making. An examination of the Qur’anic verses and narrations concerning Luqman reveals that his attainment of wisdom was the outcome of a gradual formative process grounded in monotheistic faith, conscious gratitude for , humility, avoidance of arrogance and self conceit, patience in the face of adversity, abstention from futile pursuits, Based on the analysis presented here, Luqman emerges as a clear embodiment of divine wisdom realized in human life. His wisdom manifests not as a mere claim but as a harmonious integration of belief, speech, and conduct, thereby providing a practical model for ethical cultivation and the development of contemporary human beings. The final conclusion of this study is that, in Qur’anic thought, wisdom is not simply a sudden or purely bestowed endowment; rather, it constitutes a dynamic and educationally oriented process that becomes actualized through faith, righteous action, ethical self discipline, and inner purification.
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Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript
Available Online from 28 June 2026

  • Receive Date 02 June 2026
  • Accept Date 27 June 2026
  • First Publish Date 28 June 2026
  • Publish Date 28 June 2026