Ten Important Topics in the Qur'an

Bismillah.

Tawhid

1. “And your God is One God: there is no deity except He, Most Gracious, Most Merciful.” (Surah al-Baqarah 2:163)
2. “Allah! There is no deity but He, the Living, the Self-Subsisting, the One who sustains and protects all that exists.” (Surah al-Imran 3:2)
3. “There is no deity worthy of worship but He: that is the witness of Allah, His angels, and those with knowledge, standing firm on justice. There is no deity worthy of worship except He, the Exalted in Power, the Wise.” (Surah al-Imran 3:18)
4. “Allah! There is no deity but He: of a surety He will gather you together on the Day of Judgement, about which there is no doubt.” (Surah an-Nisa 4:87)
5. “Allah! There is no deity worthy of worship except He, the Living, the Self-Subsisting, the One who sustains and protects all that exists. No slumber can seize Him nor sleep. His are all things in the heavens and on earth. Who is there who can intercede in His presence except as He permits? He knows what is before or after or behind them. Nor shall they compass anything of His knowledge except that He wills. His Kursi extends over the heavens and the earth, and He fells no fatigue in guarding and preserving them. For He is the Most High, the Supreme in glory.” (Surah al-Baqarah 2:255)
6. “Your Lord is Allah, who created the heavens and the earth in six days, then He rose over the Throne. He brings the night as a cover over the day; each seeking the other in rapid succession. He created the sun, the moon, and the stars, all are subservient to His command. His is the creation and the commandment. Blessed is Allah the Rabb of all that exists.” (Surah al-A’raf 7:54) 

Repentance

1. “Say, O My slaves who have sinned, do not despair of the mercy of Allah . Indeed, Allah forgives all sins. Indeed, it is He who is the Forgiving, the Merciful. Turn to your Lord in repentance and submit to Him, before the Day of Judgment, after that you shall not be helped.” (Surah az-Zumar 39:53-54) 
2. “He was not going to punish them while they could ask for forgiveness.” (Surah al-Anfal 8:33) 
3. “So do not lose heart, nor fall into despair; for you must gain mastery, if you are true in faith.” (Surah al-Imran 3:139) 
4. “Never lose hope in Allah’s mercy.” (Surah Yusuf 12:87) 
5. “It is He who invites you, in order that He may forgive you your sins.” (Surah Ibrahim 14:10) 

Tests and Trials of Life

1. “On no soul does Allah place a burden greater than it can bear." (Surah al-Baqarah 2:286) 
2. "We do not burden any soul beyond its capacity.” (Surah al-An’am 6:152) 
3. “Be sure we shall test you with fear, loss of wealth and the fruits of your labour but give glad tidings to those who patiently persevere.” (Surah al-Baqarah 2:155) 
4. "Verily, after every difficulty there is ease." (Surah ash-Sharh 94:5) 
5. “Be patient, indeed the  righteous will succeed in the end.” (Surah Hud 11:49) 
6. “So endure patiently, with beautiful patience.” (Surah al-Ma’arij 70:5) 
7. “Surely, Allah is with the patient.” (Surah al-Baqarah 2:153) 
8. “Allah loves those who are patient.” (Surah al-Imran 3:146) 
9. “Verily, the help of Allah is always near.” (Surah al-Baqarah 2:214) 
10. “My Lord is with Me! He will guide me!” (Surah ash-Shu’ara 26:62)

Being Grateful and Charitable 

1. “You shall never attain righteousness until you spend in charity from that which you love; and whatever you give in charity Allah knows it well.” (Surah al-Imran 3:92) 
2. “If you are grateful, I will give you more.” (Surah Ibrahim 14:7) 
3. “If you are grateful, He is pleased with you.” (Surah az-Zumar 39:7)
4. “And He has made me blessed wherever I am.” (Surah Maryam 19:31)
5. “We feed you only seeking the Face of Allah. We wish for no reward nor thanks from you.” (Surah al-Insan 76:9)

Fearing Only Allah

1. “Have no fear, for Allah is with us.” (Surah at-Taubah 9:40) 
2. “Allah will find a way out for him who fears Allah and will provide for him from where he does not expect. And whoever puts his trust in Allah - then He is sufficient for him.” (Surah at-Talaq 65:2-3) 
3. “Do not be afraid, for I am with you; I hear and see everything.” (Surah Ta Ha 20:46) 
4. “Therefore, fear not men, but fear Me.” (Surah al-Ma’idah 5:44)

Make Du’a and Ask Allah

1. “You alone we worship and You alone we ask for help.” (Surah al-Fatihah 1:5)
2. “My success can only come from Allah.” (Surah Hud 11:88) 
3. “When My slaves ask you concerning Me, tell them indeed I am near. I respond to the du’a of every person who calls upon Me.” (Surah al-Baqarah 2:186) 
4. “Indeed, my Lord is near and responsive.” (Surah Hud 11:61) 
5. “Call on Me; I will answer you.” (Surah Ghafir 40:60) 
6. “And to your Lord turn all your intentions, desires and hopes.” (Surah al-Inshirah 94:8)
7. “We are nearer to him than his jugular vein.” (Surah Qaf 50:16)
8. “If Allah helps you, none can overcome you; and if He forsakes you, who is there that can help you? And in Allah alone let the believers put their trust.” (Surah al-Imran 3:160)

Remembering Allah Often

1. “O you who believe, remember Allah with much remembrance.” (Surah al-Ahzab 33:41) 
2. “For without doubt in the remembrance of Allah do hearts find satisfaction.” (Surah ar-Ra’d 13:28) 
3. “So remember Me; I will remember you.” (Surah al-Baqarah 2:152) 
4. “They have forgotten Allah, so He has forgotten them.” (Surah at-Tawbah 9:67)

Accept Allah’s Qadar and Be Steadfast 

1. “It may be that you dislike a thing which is good for you and that you like a thing which is bad for you. Allah knows but you do not know.” (Surah al-Baqarah 2:216) 
2. “Allah is the best of planners.” (Surah al-Imran 3:54) 
3. “Allah will not change the condition of a people until they change what is in their hearts.” (Surah ar-Ra’d 13:11) 
4. “Indeed, Allah never breaks His promise.” (Surah al-Imran 3:9) 
5. “So patiently persevere, for surely, the promise of Allah is true.” (Surah ar-Rum 30:60)

The Hereafter is Our Goal

1. “Let not then this present life deceive you.” (Surah Fatir 35:5) 
2. “The life of this world is nothing but play and amusement.” (Surah al-An’am 6:32) 
3. “And He found you lost and guided you.” (Surah ash-Dhuha 93:7)  
4. “Help one another in righteousness and piety.” (Surah al-Ma’idah 5:2) 
5. “We have made some of you as a trial for others: will you have patience?” (Surah al-Furqan 25:20)

Taqwa: Righteousness and Closeness to Allah 

1. “The best provision is taqwa.” (Surah al-Baqarah 2:197)
2. “And if the people of the towns had believed and had taqwa, We surely would have opened unto them blessings from Heaven and earth.” (Surah al-A’raf 7:96)
3. “Surely the most honourable of you before Allah is that believer who has taqwa.” (Surah al-Hujurat 49:13)
4. “O mankind, worship your Lord who created you and those before you so that you may become al-muttaqun.” (Surah al-Baqarah 2:21)