Luqman's Advice to His Son: A Free Qur'an Storybook for Kids
The loving advice of the wise Luqman to his son, from Surah Luqman, told simply for children with pictures, his words from the Qur'an and a colouring page.
Updated 25 October 2026
15 pagesStorybook
A4 & US Letterprint at home
Ages 4–9best for
10–15 minutestime it takesAllah gave Luqman wisdom, and in Surah Luqman He tells us the advice Luqman gave his son: be thankful to Allah, never worship anything with Him, be good to your parents, remember that Allah knows even a mustard seed hidden in a rock, keep up the prayer, tell people to do good, be patient, never be proud, walk gently and speak softly.
This storybook gives one piece of advice to each page, with a calm picture and simple words, so young children can follow along. It is a gentle way to teach good manners (adab) straight from the Qur'an.
At the end there are three questions to talk about together, Luqman's advice about prayer and patience (31:17) in Arabic with transliteration and meaning, and a page to colour in.
How to use it well
- 1Be thankful
Allah gave Luqman wisdom and said: "Be thankful to Allah" (Qur'an 31:12).
- 2Allah alone
"My dear son, never worship anything with Allah" (Qur'an 31:13).
- 3Honour your parents
Be good to your parents, and thank Allah and them (Qur'an 31:14).
- 4Allah knows everything
Even a mustard seed hidden in a rock, Allah will bring it out (Qur'an 31:16).
- 5Pray, do good and be patient
"Keep up the prayer, tell people to do good and stop them from wrong, and be patient" (Qur'an 31:17).
- 6Be humble and gentle
Do not walk proudly; walk gently and lower your voice (Qur'an 31:18–19).
What children learn from this story
- Say thank you to Allah, and to our parents.
- Allah sees and knows everything, even the smallest thing.
- Pray, help others and be patient when things are hard.
- Be humble: walk gently and speak softly.
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How to use it
Print it and read it together, one piece of advice at a time. After each page, ask your child how they could follow that advice today. Use the "Talk about it" questions at the end, then let your child colour in the last page. It pairs well with a good-manners chart on the wall.
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Frequently asked questions
Is this story from the Qur'an?
Yes. Allah tells us Luqman's advice to his son in Surah Luqman (31:12–19).
Was Luqman a prophet?
Most scholars say Luqman was a wise and righteous man, not a prophet. Allah gave him wisdom and named a surah of the Qur'an after him.
What age is this storybook for?
It is best for children aged 4 to 9. Younger children can listen and look at the pictures, and older children can read it by themselves.
Which ayah is in the book?
Surah Luqman 31:17: "My dear son, keep up the prayer, tell people to do good and stop them from wrong, and be patient with whatever happens to you." The Arabic, transliteration and meaning are on page 7 and page 13.
Are there pictures of people in the book?
No. The pictures show an olive tree, a study corner, food, the night sky, a home, a prayer mat, a street, a wheat field and a garden path. There are no people or faces.
Is it free to print?
Yes. Download the A4 or US Letter PDF and print as many copies as you like for your family, class or masjid.
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