20 Qur’anic verses

 

 1. Self-Awareness – Understanding Your True Self

Ayāt about knowing the self, inner reflection, and spiritual consciousness.

1. “And in yourselves — do you not reflect?”
   — Surah Adh-Dhariyat 51:21

2. “Whoever purifies his soul succeeds, and whoever corrupts it fails.”
   — Surah Ash-Shams 91:9–10

3. “Indeed, Allah will not change the condition of a people until they change what is within themselves.”
   — Surah Ar-Ra'd 13:11

4. “Do they not think deeply within themselves?”
   — Surah Ar-Rum 30:8

5. “And be mindful of Allah, and Allah will teach you.”
   — Surah Al-Baqarah 2:282

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💪 2. Fearlessness – Courage Through Trust in Allah (Tawakkul)

Ayāt about courage, reliance on Allah, and strength from faith.

6. “Allah is sufficient for us, and He is the best disposer of affairs.”
   — Surah Ali ‘Imran 3:173

7. “And whoever relies upon Allah — He is sufficient for him.”
   — Surah At-Talaq 65:3

8. “Do not fear them; fear Me alone.”
   — Surah Al-Baqarah 2:150

9. “So do not weaken and do not grieve, and you will be superior if you are true believers.”
   — Surah Ali ‘Imran 3:139

10. “Truly, with hardship comes ease.”
    — Surah Ash-Sharh 94:6

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🎯 3. Purposeful Living – Meaning Beyond the World

Ayāt about higher purpose, intention, and eternal meaning.

11. “Did you think We created you without purpose?”
    — Surah Al-Mu’minun 23:115

12. “Indeed, my prayer, my sacrifice, my life, and my death are for Allah, Lord of all worlds.”
    — Surah Al-An‘am 6:162

13. “And I did not create jinn and humans except to worship Me.”
    — Surah Adh-Dhariyat 51:56

14. “And the Hereafter is better and more lasting.”
    — Surah Al-A‘la 87:17

15. “He is the One who created death and life to test which of you is best in deeds.”
    — Surah Al-Mulk 67:2

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🌿 4. Simplicity – Letting Go of Emotional & Mental Burden

Ayāt about detachment, inner peace, and letting go of excess.

16. “Verily, in the remembrance of Allah do hearts find rest.”
    — Surah Ar-Ra'd 13:28

17. “Do not be excessive; indeed, Allah does not like the extravagant.”
    — Surah Al-An‘am 6:141

18. “Whoever is mindful of Allah — He will make for him a way out.”
    — Surah At-Talaq 65:2

19. “Seek the Home of the Hereafter, but do not forget your share of the world.”
    — Surah Al-Qasas 28:77

20. “And whoever purifies himself only purifies himself for the benefit of his own soul.”
    — Surah Fatir 35:18

Overall, the tafseer of Quran  28:77 emphasizes moderation and balance. It warns against arrogance and encourages gratitude, the use of resources for spiritual and legitimate worldly needs, kindness to others, and the avoidance of all forms of corruption.

Theme

	How it relates to the Verse (28:77)
Moderation and Balance	Explicitly stated in the command to "seek the home of the Hereafter" AND "do not forget your portion of the world."
Warnings Against Arrogance	Implied by the context of the verse, which addresses the arrogant and wealthy Qarun, who was ultimately destroyed for his pride and misuse of wealth.
Encourages Gratitude	Implied in the phrase "that which Allah has given you," reminding that all wealth is a gift (a trust) from God.
Use of Resources for Spiritual Needs	Derived from "But seek, through that which Allah has given you, the home of the Hereafter."
Use of Resources for Legitimate Worldly Needs	Derived from "[yet], do not forget your portion of the world."
Kindness to Others	Directly commanded by "And do good as Allah has done good to you."
Avoidance of Corruption	Directly commanded by "And desire not corruption in the land. Indeed, Allah does not like corrupters."