159 Beautiful Quran Quotes – The Best Quotes From Every Chapter Of The Quran

It was sent down by Allah, through his angel Jabreel, who revealed the 114 chapters over the course of 23 years to Prophet Muhammad, may peace be upon him. It was his life’s mission to deliver this message to mankind and help guide and save them.

What Makes the Quran Perfect?

The Quran is free from any doubts as it’s sent by Allah himself, it teaches people to live a balanced life (both socially and spiritually), been preserved and unchanged for centuries, it’s also the only book that has been memorized cover to cover by thousands if not millions of people since its revelation. 

Below are 159 of some of the best and most beautiful Quranic Quotes we’ve compiled across every chapter of the Quran. These quotes from Quran will inspire and motivate you. We hope you find this useful, if you do please don’t just keep all this information to yourself. 

The Best Quotes From The Quran

There are some jaw dropping quotes from the Quran that leave you in awe the first time you read them, for me this was a powerful one. Through life experience I’ve noticed countless times by observing others and myself that we do not like to admit or faults or try to conceal our vices. I believe this is human nature, we unknowingly do this as a defense mechanism to protect our ego. Sometimes we delude ourselves so much we begin to believe our own lies. So, in a way, this ayat is telling us not too fool ourselves. I’ve found the best way to avoid fooling ourselves is to simply try our best to do what is right, doesn’t matter who sees it. Do the right thing for your own psyche and you will no longer have to “conceal with falsehood” because the rest won’t matter, you did the right thing. Sometimes it helps to believe your in a movie and everything is being recorded, and in a way it is, but on that day when you get to rewind and play back the tape it will be too late. 

We’ve all heard sayings like “If you have nothing good to say then don’t say it” but we realize this is actually difficult in practice. We at some point in our life say things we regret and wish we could take back. So, this quote from the Quran is just a reminder that nothing good comes from screaming negativity. A useful tactic I’ve learned when you’re angry or about to send a ‘passionate’ email with strong wording is to just wait one day. If you feel the same way tomorrow morning then go ahead and press send but you’ll notice you won’t be as emotionally invested in letting the other party know exactly how you feel. After all, it’s better to take the high road, it’s less crowded.

Nothing in this world can happen without the will of Allah. This is similar to message from hadith in Sahih Muslim number 2675: “I am near to the thought of my servant as he thinks about me, and I am with him as he remembers me. And if he remembers me in his heart, I also remember him in my heart, and if he remembers me in assembly I remember him in assembly, better than his (remembrance), and if he draws near me by the span of a palm, I draw near him by the cubit, and if he draws near me by the cubit I draw near him by the space (covered by) two hands. And if he walks towards me, I rush towards him.”

Allah does not charge a soul except that which is within its capacity. How many struggles or adversities have you overcome in life thus far? Remember the last thing you thought would destroy you or seemed insurmountable… but look here you are still standing. We think in isolation and believe the most recent problem is the greatest but the truth is all our troubles have been experienced by humanity before us. So when in the Quran it mentions “lay not upon us a burden like that which You laid upon those before us” we must realize that these problems are not new, they have been handled and solved by those before us we just have to be creative and search for the solutions instead of being anxious and afraid.

United we stand, divided we fall. This ayat is the same notion, in order to be successful we need the help of other people. Question, how can we be united when the message ingrained in us since we were children was ‘avoid talking to strangers’ or ‘stranger danger’. This message does not serve us as adults and the reality is we should talk to strangers. These are the people who make up our communities our masjids and can be a source of support and help. 

This is a reminder of our mortality. If you passed away today would you be satisfied with that which you had accomplished? Are you proud of the life and your legacy? If not, I’ve got some good news…you are still alive. Tomorrow is a new day and you can change directions. To reach a destination does take time, you can’t arrive at a 10 year destination overnight, but to change directions you can do that today. You just have to decide, commit, and be specific.

For example, if you’re not happy about your weight tomorrow you can begin your exercise regimen of doing 10 minutes of cardio everyday at 10am. Just make a promise to yourself for one month to see it through. After day one you won’t see any results but after day 14 you’ll see some results.

So remember, you’re going to die but it doesn’t have to be in vain, decide what is important and work towards it. You have the power to change directions overnight and don’t have to repeat the next 5 years like the past five.

Another Quran quote about death, it’s one I constantly think about. Humans are the only life form aware of their mortality, it’s an inevitable truth we can’t escape. This quote from the Quran is a reminder it doesn’t matter if you live in a villa or palace death will find you. We often strive for wealth (and there’s nothing wrong with that goal)  but some fail at spending their entire life in the pursuit of money and won’t be able to buy back time lost.  

“Go forth, whether light or heavy, and strive with your wealth and your lives in the cause of Allah . That is better for you, if you only knew.” Surah Taubah Ayat 41

And they say, “Why is a sign not sent down to him from his Lord?” So say, “The unseen is only for Allah [to administer], so wait; indeed, I am with you among those who wait.” Surah Yunus Ayat 20

How often have we heard of stories of people that become full of themselves when they achieve success, they believe in their own greatness. They fall short at understanding it was Allah who decreed success for you. Understanding that you did the work but Allah gave the result removes any arrogance or pride allows you to remain humble and grateful.  

The Quran is basically the best how to book. It contains within all the answers on how to conduct ourselves, how to behave, social laws, divorce laws, inheritance, business, hygiene, love, charity, etc. 

Islam is a religion where the responsibility is placed on the individual. He is given complete free will to do as he pleases, that’s why in the Quran it also states “there is no compulsion to religion”. You have to want to change for the change to occur.

“If you are grateful, I will surely increase you [in favor]; but if you deny, indeed, My punishment is severe.” Islamic Quote From Surah Ibrahim Ayat 7

Our eyes can’t lie, we observe things as they are but having clear vision is not enough. Errors of judgement and behavior comes from emotional impulses, that is people are often blinded by the heart. The heart can pull a curtain over the eyes giving a false narrative, so it’s important to work on achieving a clear heart which in turn will will gives us the right perspective.

“Evil words are for evil men, and evil men are [subjected] to evil words. And good words are for good men, and good men are [an object] of good words. Those [good people] are declared innocent of what the slanderers say. For them is forgiveness and noble provision.” Quran Chapter 24 Verse 46

Practice Sabr, this is mentioned repeatedly in the Quran. Failure is just the habit of quitting when you experience temporarily defeat. So remember as it says it the Quran, “perhaps it is close behind you”.

“And of His signs is that He created for you from yourselves mates that you may find tranquillity in them; and He placed between you affection and mercy. Indeed in that are signs for a people who give thought.” – A Quranic Quote About Love From Surah Rum Verse 21

 “And every soul will be fully compensated [for] what it did; and He is most knowing of what they do.” Ayat 70

“Indeed, those who believe and do righteous deeds – for them is a reward uninterrupted.” Fussilat Ayat 8

The Quran recognizes how forgiving others can be difficult. I believe it’s because we don’t live in the present moment, we constantly replay memories of the past and dwell on it. Another reason is we don’t want to forgive is because we falsely believe that if we open ourselves up again we’ll get the same outcome. Lastly, it’s easier to harbor anger when someone wronged you then to seek tranquility. It’s only natural we lean into whichever we believe to be easier. Just remember next time you get angry or upset, holding onto that feeling is like drinking poison and expecting the other person to die.

“And those who believe and do righteous deeds and believe in what has been sent down upon Muhammad – and it is the truth from their Lord – He will remove from them their misdeeds and amend their condition.” Ayat 2

“O you who have believed, let not a people ridicule [another] people; perhaps they may be better than them; nor let women ridicule [other] women; perhaps they may be better than them. And do not insult one another and do not call each other by [offensive] nicknames. Wretched is the name of disobedience after [one’s] faith. And whoever does not repent – then it is those who are the wrongdoers.” Surah Hujurat Ayat 11

He is Allah, the Creator, the Inventor, the Fashioner; to Him belong the best names. Whatever is in the heavens and earth is exalting Him. And He is the Exalted in Might, the Wise.
– A Quote on the Greatness of Allah Surah Hashr Ayat 22

This quote from Quran is about judgement day (Qiyamah) and how we will solely be responsible for what we have done. No one else, not our relatives or our children will be able to help us. This is similar to the biblical saying “you reap what you sow”.

“O you who have believed, when [the adhan] is called for the prayer on the day of Jumu’ah [Friday], then proceed to the remembrance of Allah and leave trade. That is better for you, if you only knew.”

This is a reminder from the Quran that there is no compulsion to Islam. The Qur’an and Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) are only distributors of knowledge as to warn people. Ultimately, the choice is theirs.

“So leave them to converse vainly and amuse themselves until they meet their Day which they are promised – The Day they will emerge from the graves rapidly as if they were, toward an erected idol, hastening. Their eyes humbled, humiliation will cover them. That is the Day which they had been promised.” Ayat 43-45

This can be a controversial topic, some individuals take the stance that Muslims should not associate with non-believers. From this ayat we can see it does not take any extreme stances.

“And said, ‘Ask forgiveness of your Lord. Indeed, He is ever a Perpetual Forgiver.” Surah Nuh Ayat 10

“My Lord, forgive me and my parents and whoever enters my house a believer and the believing men and believing women. And do not increase the wrongdoers except in destruction.” Surah Nuh Ayat 28

The Transliteration for the above Dua is “Rabbigh fir lee wa liwaa lidaiya wa liman dakhala baitiya mu’minanw wa lil mu’mineena wal mu’minaati wa laa tazidiz zaalimeena illaa tabaaraa”

رَّبِّ ٱغْفِرْ لِى وَلِوَ‌ٰلِدَىَّ وَلِمَن دَخَلَ بَيْتِىَ مُؤْمِنًۭا وَلِلْمُؤْمِنِينَ وَٱلْمُؤْمِنَـٰتِ وَلَا تَزِدِ ٱلظَّـٰلِمِينَ إِلَّا تَبَارًۢا

This is beautiful lesson about Economics and Business success from the Quran. Business’ that thrive are one’s that create more value for consumers than they take. This simple concept is often neglected by individuals that start business’ because they primarily get into business for selfish reasons, they want money and the freedom. Profits and freedom are a by product that comes only to those who provide tremendous value upfront for their users. Failure to understand this is a major contributor to the statistic that 80% of business fail within the first 5 years. It’s a difficult task to bring the most value to the marketplace while remaining cost effective and competitive.

More generally speaking, it’s just a good long term strategy to bring more to the table than you get paid for. It’s an investment in yourself and for your future by becoming an attractive person. Overtime time you will be recognized for your work and inshallah given more opportunities. As this verse from Quran says, “woe to those who give less [and]…take in full”. Do not get caught in the take, take, take, gimme, gimme, gimme short-term attitude that many folks do. 

“Except for those who believe and do righteous deeds. For them is a reward uninterrupted.” Ayat 25

The Buddhist have a saying that life is suffering, this Quran verse shares the similar sentiment that life is hard. The surah continues and it reads, “And have shown him the two ways?” which is the paradox of choice. You would suspect that more choices would lead to more freedom and happiness but it really just does the opposite. We are constantly having inner battles between right or wrong, we are dissatisfied with the choices we make (did I pick the right thing? I should’ve just went with the first option) and this causes uneasiness. Sometimes we’re better off with limited choice. Sometimes being told the reality helps us to understand what is required, so yes it’s suppose to be hard,  if the choices were easy then everyone would be among the righteous.  

“And then being among those who believed and advised one another to patience and advised one another to compassion.” Ayat 17

Islam places emphasis not just on the doing but the intent behind the action. It says pray but do not be heedless in prayer, to be charitable but not for the pursuit of notoriety, and as this Quran verse says, to give and but do not expect something in return. 

“Their reward with Allah will be gardens of perpetual residence beneath which rivers flow, wherein they will abide forever, Allah being pleased with them and they with Him. That is for whoever has feared his Lord.” Ayat 8

1. For the Ilaf of the Quraysh.
2. Their Ilaf caravans, in winter and in summer.
3. So, let them worship the Lord of this House.
4. Who has fed them against hunger, and has made them safe from fear.

“I do not worship what you worship. Nor are you worshipers of what I worship.” Ayat 2-3

Allah is the eternal refuge (refuge: a condition of being safe or sheltered from pursuit, danger, or trouble).

1. Bismillaahir Rahmaanir Raheem In The Name of Allah, The Most Gracious and Most Merciful.  
2. Qul a’uzoo bi rabbil-falaq. Say: I seek refuge with the Lord of the Dawn 
3. Min sharri ma khalaq. From the mischief of created things; 
4. Wa min sharri ghasiqin iza waqab. From the mischief of Darkness as it overspreads; 
5. Wa min sharrin-naffaa-saati fil ‘uqad. From the mischief of those who practise secret arts; 
6. Wa min shar ri haasidin iza hasad. And from the mischief of the envious one as he practises envy. 

Conclusion

These Quran Quotes can help guide Muslims live a better Islamic life. The Quran has the answers for all our problems and these verses are just a few nuggets of Wisdom. 

So, what your favorite Quote from this list or do you have one that was not included. We will periodically update this list and include it for future readers.