As human beings, we are bound to encounter tests, distress and uncertainty. These challenges serve as a means for Allah SWT to express His love and guide us back to Him. However, in times of trials it is natural for us to yearn for reassurance and for someone to say, “Hey, everything’s going to be okay.” But isn't that what Allah SWT has always said to us in the Quran? 

When you are unsure of which way to go, seek comfort in the words of Allah SWT. 

Remember that not all tests that come our way are bad; in fact, most of these trials are necessary for our growth—but only if you see it in a positive perspective. Trust that Allah SWT is always near, even closer than our jugular veins, and that He will always provide a way. 

Whatever you’re going through at the moment, I pray that Allah SWT makes it easy for you. Here are 10 verses from the Quran that serve as a beacon of light and optimism through challenging times. 

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1. Surat Al-Baqarah, Verse 153. 

يَـٰٓأَيُّهَا ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُوا۟ ٱسْتَعِينُوا۟ بِٱلصَّبْرِ وَٱلصَّلَوٰةِ ۚ إِنَّ ٱللَّهَ مَعَ ٱلصَّـٰبِرِينَ

“O believers! Seek comfort in patience and prayer. Allah is truly with those who are patient.”

2. Surah Al-Baqarah, Verse 155. 

وَلَنَبْلُوَنَّكُم بِشَىْءٍۢ مِّنَ ٱلْخَوْفِ وَٱلْجُوعِ وَنَقْصٍۢ مِّنَ ٱلْأَمْوَٰلِ وَٱلْأَنفُسِ وَٱلثَّمَرَٰتِ ۗ وَبَشِّرِ ٱلصَّـٰبِرِينَ 

“And certainly, We shall test you with something of fear, hunger, loss of wealth, lives and fruits, but give glad tidings to As-Saabiroon (the patient).

3. Surah Al-Baqarah, Verse 286. 

 لَا يُكَلِّفُ اللَّهُ نَفْسًا إِلَّا وُسْعَهَا

 “Allah does not burden a soul beyond that it can bear…”

4. Surah Ali-'Imran, Verse 150.

بَلِ ٱللَّهُ مَوْلَىٰكُمْ ۖ وَهُوَ خَيْرُ ٱلنَّـٰصِرِينَ

“But no! Allah is your Guardian, and He is the best Helper.”

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5. Surah Al-Anfal, Verse 70. 

إِن يَعْلَمِ ٱللَّهُ فِى قُلُوبِكُمْ خَيْرًۭا يُؤْتِكُمْ خَيْرًۭا مِّمَّآ أُخِذَ مِنكُمْ وَيَغْفِرْ لَكُمْ ۗ وَٱللَّهُ غَفُورٌۭ رَّحِيمٌۭ 

"If Allāh knows [any] good in your hearts, He will give you [something] better than what was taken from you, and He will forgive you; and Allāh is Forgiving and Merciful."

6. Surah At-Taubah, Verse 51. 

قُل لَّن يُصِيبَنَآ إِلَّا مَا كَتَبَ ٱللَّهُ لَنَا هُوَ مَوْلَىٰنَا ۚ وَعَلَى ٱللَّهِ فَلْيَتَوَكَّلِ ٱلْمُؤْمِنُونَ

Say, “Nothing will ever befall us except what Allah has destined for us. He is our Protector.” So in Allah let the believers put their trust.

7. Surat Ar-Ra'd, Verse 28. 

أَلَا بِذِكْرِ ٱللَّهِ تَطْمَئِنُّ ٱلْقُلُوبُ

“Surely in the remembrance of Allah do hearts find comfort.”

8. Surah Taha, Verse 46. 

 قَالَ لَا تَخَافَآ ۖ إِنَّنِى مَعَكُمَآ أَسْمَعُ وَأَرَىٰ 

“Allah reassured them, “Have no fear! I am with you, hearing and seeing.”

9. Surah Ad-Duha, Verse 4. 

وَلَلْـَٔاخِرَةُ خَيْرٌۭ لَّكَ مِنَ ٱلْأُولَىٰ

‘‘And the next life is certainly far better for you than this one.’’

10. Surah Ash-Sharh, Verse 5 & 6. 

فَإِنَّ مَعَ ٱلْعُسْرِ يُسْرًا ٥ إِنَّ مَعَ ٱلْعُسْرِ يُسْرًا 

“For indeed, with hardship [will be] ease. Indeed, with hardship [will be] ease.”