Dr. Mustafa Khattab, the Clear Quran

Translation of Surah Luqman, ayah 6 (31:6)

وَمِنَ ٱلنَّاسِ مَن يَشۡتَرِي لَهۡوَ ٱلۡحَدِيثِ لِيُضِلَّ عَن سَبِيلِ ٱللَّهِ بِغَيۡرِ عِلۡمٖ وَيَتَّخِذَهَا هُزُوًاۚ أُوْلَٰٓئِكَ لَهُمۡ عَذَابٞ مُّهِينٞ ٦

But there are some who employ theatrics,¹ only to lead others away from Allah’s Way—without any knowledge—and to make a mockery of it. They will suffer a humiliating punishment.

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Some pagan Arabs used to utilize singing, dancing, chanting, etc. to distract people’s attention from listening to the recitation of the Quran.

Dr. Mustafa Khattab, the Clear Quran - Surah Luqman, ayah 6

Translation of Surah Luqman, ayah 6 (31:6)

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