Why was Surat Luqman given this name?
Source: FtawySummary from Ftawy's records · added here Sep 2, 2026
The was named after the mention of the word "Luqman" in it, and naming Surahs after a word within them is common. The Salaf differed on whether Luqman was a prophet or a righteous servant. The majority opinion is that he was a righteous servant and not a prophet, as mentioned by Ibn Kathir.
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