Quranic Verses
"The Divine Wisdom on Tawadu"
The Divine Wisdom on Tawadu (Humility)
Surah Al-Furqan (25:63)
وَعِبَادُ الرَّحْمَٰنِ الَّذِينَ يَمْشُونَ عَلَى الْأَرْضِ هَوْنًا وَإِذَا خَاطَبَهُمُ الْجَاهِلُونَ قَالُوا سَلَامًا
"And the servants of the Most Merciful are those who walk upon the earth with ease and humility, and when the ignorant address them, they say words of peace."
Reflection:
True humility is reflected in both behavior and speech. A humble person remains calm, respectful, and dignified even when faced with ignorance or provocation.
TRANSLATION
Surah Luqman (31:18)
وَلَا تُصَعِّرْ خَدَّكَ لِلنَّاسِ وَلَا تَمْشِ فِي الْأَرْضِ مَرَحًا ۖ إِنَّ اللَّهَ لَا يُحِبُّ كُلَّ مُخْتَالٍ فَخُورٍ
"And do not turn your cheek in contempt toward people, nor walk through the earth with arrogance. Indeed, Allah does not like anyone self-deluded and boastful."
Reflection:
This verse teaches that no one should consider themselves superior to others. Respecting people regardless of their status is a practical expression of humility.
TRANSLATION
Surah Al-Isra (17:24)
وَاخْفِضْ لَهُمَا جَنَاحَ الذُّلِّ مِنَ الرَّحْمَةِ وَقُل رَّبِّ ارْحَمْهُمَا كَمَا رَبَّيَانِي صَغِيرًا
"And lower to them the wing of humility out of mercy and say: 'My Lord, have mercy upon them as they brought me up when I was small.'"
Reflection:
Humility is especially important in family relationships. The verse teaches believers to treat their parents with tenderness, respect, and humility.
