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20 Amazing and Inspirational Islamic Quotes

There is much wisdom to be found in the words of great Muslim figures, such as the Companions of the Prophet (PBUH) and other saints or scholars. Such Islamic quotes, like the ones by by Hz Abu Bakr (RA), Hz Umar ibn al-Khattab (RA), Hz Ali ibn Abi Talib (RA) and other scholars, help us overcome obstacles in our daily lives and boost our faith. In fact, by paying heed to the wise Islamic quotes, we can transform our life and empower ourselves to become better persons.

If you are looking for Islamic quotes, you have come to the right place! This post lists 20 inspirational and motivational Islamic quotes and sayings in the form of images and pictures.

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20 Amazing and Inspirational Islamic Quotes

Hz Abu-Bakr as-Siddique (RA)

It is difficult to be patient but to waste the rewards of patience is worse.

Hz Abu Bakr | Inspirational Islamic Quotes

Hz Umar Ibn al-Khattab (RA)

Do not be fooled by the one who recites the Quran. His recitation is but speech, but look to those who act according to it.

Hz Umar | Inspirational Islamic Quotes

This is your world that you strive to gain and that you cry over.

Hz Umar | Inspirational Islamic Quotes

Patience is a pillar of faith.

Hz Umar | Inspirational Islamic Quotes

Stick to the Truth, even if the Truth kills you.

Hz Umar | Inspirational Islamic Quotes

Hz Uthman ibn Affan (RA)

Your charity will not be accepted until you believe: “I need the reward more than the beggar needs the money.”

Hz Uthman | Inspirational Islamic Quotes

Worrying about the world is a darkness in the heart, while worrying about the Hereafter is a light in the heart.

Hz Uthman | Inspirational Islamic Quotes

Hz Aisha bint Abu-Bakr (RA)

People are paying no attention to the best act of worship: Humility.

Hz Aisha | Inspirational Islamic Quotes

Hz Ali Ibn Abi Talib (RA)

The wealth of a miser is as useless as a pebble.

Hz Ali | Inspirational Islamic Quotes

Do not let your difficulties fill you with anxiety. It is only in the darkest nights that the stars shine more brilliantly.

Hz Ali | Inspirational Islamic Quotes

A moment of patience in the moment of anger prevents thousands of moments of regret.

Hz Ali | Inspirational Islamic Quotes

Imam al-Shafi’i (RA)

O Allah! You blessed me with Islam and I didn’t ask You for it, O Allah bless me with Jannah and I am asking for it.

Imam Shafi'i | Inspirational Islamic Quotes

My sin had burdened me heavily. But when I measured it against Your Grace, O Lord! Your Forgiveness came out greater.

Imam Shafi'i | Inspirational Islamic Quotes

Do not love the one who doesn’t love Allah. If they can leave Allah, they will leave you.

Imam Shafi'i | Inspirational Islamic Quotes

Knowledge is that which benefits not that which is memorized.

Imam Shafi'i | Inspirational Islamic Quotes

He who thinks that he is free from the criticism of people is a mad man, for even the Lord of the Worlds Himself has been wrongfully criticized.

Imam Shafi'i | Inspirational Islamic Quotes

Imam Ibn Taymiyyah (RA)

Don’t depend too much on anyone in this world because even your own shadow leaves you when you are in the dark!

Imam Taymiyyah | Inspirational Islamic Quotes

Imam Ibn al-Qayyim (RA)

Sins destroy the heart the same way poison destroy the body.

Ibn al-Qayyim | Inspirational Islamic Quotes

Some people remain deprived of knowledge due to their poor ability to remain silent.

Ibn al-Qayyim | Inspirational Islamic Quotes

The one who is truely enslaved is the one who is a slave of his desires.

Ibn al-Qayyim | Inspirational Islamic Quotes

And that brings us to the end of this compilation of Islamic quotes. Need more? Find some amazing Hadith here.

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Anjum Ara

Anjum Ara is the co-founder and contributing editor of Muslim Memo. An optometrist by profession, Anjum prefers to spend her time reading and following the Hadith and Sunnah.

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