Aphorisms: Quranic Lessons in a Sentence

By: Majd Arbil April 6, 2023

An aphorism is a concise statement or phrase that expresses a general truth or moral principle. It is a short and often memorable saying that encapsulates a piece of wisdom, insight, or observation about life, human nature, or the world in general.

Following are a few Quranic aphorisms for reflection and guidance:

There is no god worthy of worship except Allah... (Quran 37:35)
There is nothing like God (Quran 42:11)
..God created man in the finest state.. (Quran 95:4)
There shall be no compulsion in religion... (Quran 2:256)
God is enough for us, and He is the best protector.. (Quran 3:173)
God! Increase me in knowledge. (Quran 20:114)
God is nearer to him than his jugular vein". (Quran 50:16)
..man will only have what he has worked towards (Quran 53:39)
God does not change the condition of a people until they change what is within themselves. (Quran 13:11)
They planned, and God planned, but God is the Best of planners. (Quran 3:54)
..do not despair of God's mercy.. (Quran 39:53)
Everyone shall taste death .. (Quran 3:185)
To God, we belong, and to Him, we are to return. (Quran 2:156)