Question

What is the source for this narration?

Luqman the wise said to his son, “O my beloved son! Do not delay in repentance [tawbah] for death will come to you suddenly”

 

Answer

Imam Abu Bakr ibn Abid Dunya and Imam Bayhaqi (rahimahumallah) have recorded this advice of Luqman Al Hakim.

(Kitabu Qasril Amal, Hadith: 178 and Shu’abul Iman, Hadith: 6802)

 

And Allah Ta’ala Knows best.

 

 

Answered by: Moulana Suhail Motala

 

Approved by: Moulana Muhammad Abasoomar

 

Checked by: Moulana Haroon Abasoomar