Aphorisms: Quranic Lessons in a Sentence
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)