7 uplifting Quran verses to inspire hope & optimism

Having hope and optimism is a great blessing from Allah. Without this blessing, we cannot even survive a moment. 

From daily life and its struggles to unexpected situations that put our faith and patience to the test, we need God's mercy and help every step of the way. 

Here are uplifting Quran verses that you can pay attention to when you feel you are losing hope and becoming pessimistic.

1) Surah Yusuf verse 87

وَلاَ تَيْأَسُواْ مِن رَّوْحِ اللّهِ إِنَّهُ لاَ يَيْأَسُ مِن رَّوْحِ اللّهِ إِلاَّ الْقَوْمُ الْكَافِرُونَ

Wa laa tai'asoo mir rawhil laahi innahoo laa yai'asu mir rawhil laahi illal qawmul kaafiroon

"And do not lose hope in the mercy of Allah; indeed none lose hope in the mercy of Allah except the most ungrateful people"

2) Surah Ali' Imran verse 139

وَلاَ تَهِنُوا وَلاَ تَحْزَنُوا وَأَنتُمُ الأَعْلَوْنَ إِن كُنتُم مُّؤْمِنِينَ

Wa laa tahinoo wa laa tahzanoo wa antumul a'lawna in kuntum mu'mineen

"Do not lose hope, nor be sad, if you are true believers you have the upper hand"

3) Surah Az-Zumr verse 53 

لَا تَقْنَطُوا مِن رَّحْمَةِ اللَّهِ

La taq-natu mir rahmatillah

"Do not lose hope in the mercy of Allah"

4) Surah Al-A'raf verse 156 

5) Surah Ash Sharh verse 5-6

“So verily, with the hardship, there is relief. Verily, with the hardship, there is relief”

6) Surah Al Baqarah verse 286

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

7) Surah Al Anfal verse 33 

“And Allah would not punish them while they seek forgiveness” 

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