The most inspiring quotes from the Quran. This post collects Quranic verses (ayahs) that show the true beauty of Islam.
ٱلْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ رَبِّ ٱلْعَٰلَمِينَ
“Praise be to Allah, the Lord of the Universe”
The Quran opens with this ayah (Al-Quran 1:2), which means “Praise be to Allah, the Lord of the Universe.” This Ayah is the part of the Surah Fatiha, the most important Surah of the Quran. Muslims recite Bismillah before starting and ending their work with the word Alhumdulilah. They strive to be grateful to Allah for His blessings, and thus this verse is the statement of thanks, appreciation, and gratitude to Allah.
Quotes From Quran About Guidance:
All the guidance is from Allah Almighty. Here are quotes from the Quran about guidance:
قُلۡ اِنَّ هُدَى اللّٰهِ هُوَ الۡهُدٰى
“Indeed the only guidance is Allah’s Guidance!” (Al-Quran 6:71)
Guidance is the most precious blessing that one can have. It is only Allah’s guidance that guides you to the straight path. If someone is on the right path, the Blessing of Allah guides them on the difference between right and wrong deeds.
A believer should seek guidance from Al-Quran; it contains the proper guidance. Allah revealed the Quran for the guidance of human beings, because the Creator knows where success and failure lie. Reading it with a word-by-word Quran translation is how most people move from reciting these verses to understanding them.
As Allah says in Quran,
قُلْ هُوَ لِلَّذِينَ آمَنُوا هُدًى وَشِفَاءٌ
“And declare (O Muhammad) that [the Quran] is a guidance and healing for the believers.” (Al-Quran 41:44)
At one more point, the Quran distinguishes between right and wrong so humankind can understand well.
هُدًى لِّلنَّاسِ وَ بَيِّنٰتٍ مِّنَ الۡهُدٰى وَالۡفُرۡقَانِۚ
“A guidance for mankind and clear evidence and criterion (between right and wrong).” (Al-Quran 2:185)
A true believer always turns back to Allah no matter how many times we have messed up in our life. When your Iman is at the lowest, you have to seek guidance. Remember! Allah guides those who sincerely seek guidance, so make the effort to seek it. We seek guidance five times a day while offering the prayer (in Surah Fatiha).
In the Quran, Allah asks us to seek guidance,
ٱهْدِنَا ٱلصِّرَٰطَ ٱلْمُسْتَقِيمَ
“Guide us to the straight path.” (Al-Quran 1:6)
صِرَٰطَ ٱلَّذِينَ أَنْعَمْتَ عَلَيْهِمْ غَيْرِ ٱلْمَغْضُوبِ عَلَيْهِمْ وَلَا ٱلضَّآلِّينَ
“The path of those upon whom You have bestowed favor, not (the path) of those who have earned [Your] anger or of those who are astray.” (Al-Quran 1:7)
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Book a free trial classQuotes from Quran about Trust in Allah:
Trust in Allah means “Tawakkul,” which involves belief, dependence, and action means we have to believe that nothing can happen without His permission. If we believe in Allah, we have faith in Him that He is enough for us.
Allah says in the Quran:
وَمَنْ يَتَوَكَّلْ عَلَى اللَّهِ فَهُوَ حَسْبُهُ
“And whoever puts all his trust in Allah. He will be enough for him”. (Al-Quran 65:3)
Tawakkul means that you practice and prepare yourself to rely on and fully trust Allah Almighty.
The Quran asks us to think thoroughly and ask advice before making a choice, but after any decision, we should trust fully that Allah Almighty is enough, because He is the Creator and the best of planners.
Allah Says:
فَاِذَا عَزَمۡتَ فَتَوَكَّلۡ عَلَى اللّٰهِؕ اِنَّ اللّٰهَ يُحِبُّ الۡمُتَوَكِّلِيۡنَ
“When you have taken a decision, put your trust in Allah. Certainly, Allah loves those who put their trust (in Him)”. (Al-Quran 3:159)
It is essential to believe and trust that Allah will take care of our problems and not doubt Allah. Without tawakkul, doubt and negativity can quickly dim the light of hope. So have complete trust in Allah.
Quotes From Quran About Patience and Tolerance:
In the Quotes from Quran, Allah reminded us repeatedly that all the people will be examined and tested in their lives and have to bear all the hardships with patience and prayers. Indeed many people before us have suffered and had their faith tested; so too will we be tried and tested in our lives.
Allah never said the path would be easy, but He said:
إِنَّ ٱللَّهَ مَعَ ٱلصَّبِرِينَ
“Indeed, Allah is with the patient.” (Al-Quran 2:153)
We all need a little motivation to stay strong and be patient with time because life can bring happiness and sorrow. Allah, who has created us, knows very well. That’s why we all find many quotes from Quran that deal with our natural inclinations and bring us peace when needed.
فَٱصْبِرْ صَبْرًا جَمِيلًا
“So endure patiently, with beautiful patience.” (Al-Quran 70:5)
Along with patience, Islam has shown the importance of tolerance as a starting point for peace. Tolerance means not just tolerating the wrong but accepting the righteous as well.
خُذِ ٱلْعَفْوَ وَأْمُرْ بِٱلْعُرْفِ وَأَعْرِضْ عَنِ ٱلْجَهِلِينَ
“Be tolerant and command what is right: pay no attention to foolish people.” (Al-Quran 7:199)
Quotes from Quran about Forgiveness:
Forgiveness and repentance in Islam mean when you have done wrong but realize your mistake and return to Allah Almighty for forgiveness. Only Allah Almighty is perfect. Human beings make mistakes, but the door of repentance is always open, and these verses teach us to turn back to Him.
As Allah says
وَّاَنِ اسۡتَغۡفِرُوۡا رَبَّكُمۡ ثُمَّ تُوۡبُوۡۤا اِلَيۡه
“Seek forgiveness of your Lord and repent to Him.” (Al-Quran 11:3)
In Quran, the verse of Surah Ibrahim (A.S) teaches us not to seek forgiveness just for ourselves, but also for our parents and all the believers, for others as well as for ourselves.
رَبَّنَا اغْفِرْ لِي وَلِوَالِدَيَّ وَلِلْمُؤْمِنِينَ يَوْمَ يَقُومُ الْحِسَاب
“Our Lord! Forgive my parents and me, and (all) the believers on the Day when the reckoning will be established”. (Al-Quran 14:41)
In these quotes from Quran, we learn that by seeking forgiveness, not only will our sins be removed, but Allah will love those who ask for forgiveness and repentance to Him. We will be safe from much evil, illness and punishment by seeking forgiveness. Allah Almighty is the Most Merciful and Most Forgiving. He forgives all the sins whenever we ask for forgiveness.
وَمَا كَانَ اللَّهُ مُعَذِّبَهُمْ وَهُمْ يَسْتَغْفِرُونَ
“And Allah would not punish them while they seek forgiveness.” (Al-Quran 8:33)
Beautiful Quotes From Quran To Get Favors of Allah:
The favors of Allah are countless, and human beings constantly enjoy them. But as Muslims, we are bound to follow guidelines that define our relationship with all the favors bestowed on us. All the favors are from Allah, and they are countless, as is clarified in the quotes from Quran. Each of these verses carries more context than a single line can hold, which is what studying tafsir exists to unpack.
Allah says,
وَإِن تَعُدُّوا۟ نِعْمَةَ ٱللَّهِ لَا تُحْصُوهَآ ۗ إِنَّ ٱللَّهَ لَغَفُورٌ رَّحِيمٌ
“If you would count up the favors of Allah, never would you be able to number them: for Allah is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful.” (Al-Quran 16:18)
And at one more point in Surah An-Nahl, Allah clearly said,
وَمَا بِكُمْ مِنْ نِعْمَةٍ فَمِنَ اللَّهِ
“And whatever you have of favor, it is from Allah.” (Al-Quran 16:53)
In Surah Ar-Rahman, Allah addresses both humankind and jinn, reminding them of His power, His countless blessings and their own helplessness, and warning of the consequences of disobedience and the reward of obedience.
Allah asks in Surah Ar-Rahman,
فَبِاَىِّ اٰلَاۤءِ رَبِّكُمَا تُكَذِّبٰنِۙ
“So which of the favors of your Lord would you deny?” (Al-Quran 55:13)