Life is a journey filled with ups and downs, joys, and challenges. During the difficult moments, turning to faith can provide comfort and strength. In the Islamic tradition, the Quran offers guidance and solace to those facing hardship. Here are seven ayahs (verses) from the Quran that can serve as a source of inspiration and support during tough times.
فَإِنَّ مَعَ ٱلْعُسْرِ يُسْرًا
With hardship comes ease.
The Holy Quran · Ash-Sharh (The Consolation) · 94:5
قُل لَّن يُصِيبَنَآ إِلَّا مَا كَتَبَ ٱللَّهُ لَنَا هُوَ مَوْلَىٰنَا ۚ وَعَلَى ٱللَّهِ فَلْيَتَوَكَّلِ ٱلْمُؤْمِنُونَ
Say, “Nothing will happen to us except what God has ordained for us; He is our Protector.” In God let the faithful put their trust.
The Holy Quran · At-Tawba (The Repentance) · 9:51
۞ قُلْ يَٰعِبَادِىَ ٱلَّذِينَ أَسْرَفُوا۟ عَلَىٰٓ أَنفُسِهِمْ لَا تَقْنَطُوا۟ مِن رَّحْمَةِ ٱللَّهِ ۚ إِنَّ ٱللَّهَ يَغْفِرُ ٱلذُّنُوبَ جَمِيعًا ۚ إِنَّهُۥ هُوَ ٱلْغَفُورُ ٱلرَّحِيمُ
Say, “O My servants who have transgressed against themselves: do not despair of God’s mercy, for God forgives all sins. He is indeed the Forgiver, the Clement.”
The Holy Quran · Az-Zumar (The Groups) · 39:53
وَلَا تَهِنُوا۟ وَلَا تَحْزَنُوا۟ وَأَنتُمُ ٱلْأَعْلَوْنَ إِن كُنتُم مُّؤْمِنِينَ
And do not waver, nor feel remorse. You are the superior ones, if you are believers.
The Holy Quran · Aal-i-Imraan (The Family of Imraan) · 3:139
وَلَنَبْلُوَنَّكُم بِشَىْءٍۢ مِّنَ ٱلْخَوْفِ وَٱلْجُوعِ وَنَقْصٍۢ مِّنَ ٱلْأَمْوَٰلِ وَٱلْأَنفُسِ وَٱلثَّمَرَٰتِ ۗ وَبَشِّرِ ٱلصَّٰبِرِينَ
We will certainly test you with some fear and hunger, and some loss of possessions and lives and crops. But give good news to the steadfast.
The Holy Quran · Al-Baqara (The Cow) · 2:155
ٱلَّذِينَ إِذَآ أَصَٰبَتْهُم مُّصِيبَةٌۭ قَالُوٓا۟ إِنَّا لِلَّهِ وَإِنَّآ إِلَيْهِ رَٰجِعُونَ
Those who, when a calamity afflicts them, say, “To God we belong, and to Him we will return.”
The Holy Quran · Al-Baqara (The Cow) · 2:156
لَا يُكَلِّفُ ٱللَّهُ نَفْسًا إِلَّا وُسْعَهَا ۚ لَهَا مَا كَسَبَتْ وَعَلَيْهَا مَا ٱكْتَسَبَتْ ۗ رَبَّنَا لَا تُؤَاخِذْنَآ إِن نَّسِينَآ أَوْ أَخْطَأْنَا ۚ رَبَّنَا وَلَا تَحْمِلْ عَلَيْنَآ إِصْرًۭا كَمَا حَمَلْتَهُۥ عَلَى ٱلَّذِينَ مِن قَبْلِنَا ۚ رَبَّنَا وَلَا تُحَمِّلْنَا مَا لَا طَاقَةَ لَنَا بِهِۦ ۖ وَٱعْفُ عَنَّا وَٱغْفِرْ لَنَا وَٱرْحَمْنَآ ۚ أَنتَ مَوْلَىٰنَا فَٱنصُرْنَا عَلَى ٱلْقَوْمِ ٱلْكَٰفِرِينَ
God does not burden any soul beyond its capacity. To its credit is what it earns, and against it is what it commits. “Our Lord, do not condemn us if we forget or make a mistake. Our Lord, do not burden us as You have burdened those before us. Our Lord, do not burden us with more than we have strength to bear; and pardon us, and forgive us, and have mercy on us. You are our Lord and Master, so help us against the disbelieving people.”
The Holy Quran · Al-Baqara (The Cow) · 2:286
In times of adversity, turning to the teachings of the Quran can provide immense comfort and guidance. These ayahs remind us of Allah’s mercy, forgiveness, and promise of relief. By reflecting on these verses, we can find strength, solace, and renewed faith to navigate through life’s trials with patience and perseverance. Let us hold onto these words of wisdom and trust in Allah’s plan, knowing that with every hardship, there is also ease, and with every challenge, there are opportunities for growth and spiritual upliftment.
May these verses serve as beacons of light during our darkest moments, illuminating our path towards resilience, gratitude, and inner peace.