Pearls from the Koran

“Do not abuse time, (for) I am time.” - Hadith Qudsi (the quote is attributed to Allah as stated by the Prophet) The following are some inspirational quotes form the Koran (Chapter:Verse): [2:152] You shall remember Me, that I may remember you, and be thankful to Me; do not be unappreciative. [2:153] O you who believe, seek help through steadfastness and the Contact Prayers (Salat). GOD is with those who steadfastly persevere. [2:163] Your God is one God; there is no God but He, Most Gracious, Most Merciful. 2:186] When My servants ask you about Me, I am always near. I answer their prayers when they pray to Me. The people shall respond to Me and believe in Me, in order to be guided. [2:188] You shall not take each others` money illicitly, nor shall you bribe the officials to deprive others of some of their rights illicitly, while you know. [3:129] To GOD belongs everything in the heavens and the earth. He forgives whomever He wills, and punishes whomever He wills. GOD is Forgiver, Most Merciful. [4:86] When greeted with a greeting, you shall respond with a better greeting or at least an equal one. GOD reckons all things. [4:29] O you who believe, do not consume each others` properties illicitly- only mutually acceptable transactions are permitted. You shall not kill yourselves. GOD is Merciful towards you. [7:26] O children of Adam, we have provided you with garments to cover your bodies, as well as for luxury. But the best garment is the garment of righteousness. [7:31] O children of Adam, you shall be clean and dress nicely when you go to the masjid. And eat and drink moderately; Surely, He does not love the gluttons. [13:15] To GOD prostrates everyone in the heavens and the earth, willingly or unwillingly, and so do their shadows in the mornings and the evenings. [16:127] You shall resort to patience - and your patience is attainable only with GOD`s help. Do not grieve over them, and do not be annoyed by their schemes. [16:128] GOD is with those who lead a righteous life, and those who are charitable. 17:26] You shall give the due alms to the relatives, the needy, the poor, and the traveling alien, but do not be excessive, extravagant. [17:38] All bad behavior is condemned by your Lord. [18:109] Say, "If the ocean were ink for the words of my Lord, the ocean would run out, before the words of my Lord run out, even if we double the ink supply." [24:34] Allah is the light of the heavens and the earth. His light may be compared to a niche that enshrines a lamp, the lamp within a crystal of star-like brilliance. It is lit from a blessed olive tree neither eastern nor western. Its very oil would almost shine forth, though no fire touched it. Light upon light; Allah guides to His light whom He will. [28:88] You shall not worship beside GOD any other god. There is no other god beside Him. Everything perishes except His presence. To Him belongs all sovereignty, and to Him you will be returned. [31:18] "You shall not treat the people with arrogance, nor shall you roam the earth proudly. GOD does not like the arrogant showoffs. [33:39] Those who deliver GOD`s messages, and who reverence Him alone, shall never fear anyone but GOD. GOD is the most efficient reckoner. [33:41] O you who believe, you shall remember GOD frequently. [34:48] Say, "My Lord causes the truth to prevail. He is the Knower of all secrets." [59:24] He is the One GOD; the Creator, the Initiator, the Designer. To Him belong the most beautiful names. Glorifying Him is everything in the heavens and the earth. He is the Almighty, Most Wise. [39:70] Every soul will be paid for whatever it did, for He is fully aware of everything they have done. [55:18] Which of your Lord`s marvels can you deny? [55:19] He separates the two seas where they meet. [55:20] A barrier is placed between them, to prevent them from transgressing. [55:21] Which of your Lord`s marvels can you deny? [55:22] Out of both of them you get pearls and coral. [55:23] Which of your Lord`s marvels can you deny? [55:24] He gave you ships that roam the sea like flags. [55:25] Which of your Lord`s marvels can you deny? [55:26] Everyone on earth perishes. [89:27] As for you, O content soul. [89:28] Return to your Lord, pleased and pleasing. [89:29] Welcome into My servants. [89:30] Welcome into My Paradise Compiled by Akrita Reyar