The Good and Bad Characteristics of Allah's Servants as Mentioned in the Quran
In the Quran, Allah describes His servants with various attributes and states that they have different ranks according to their deeds.
Surah Ash-Shura, Verse 23
23. This is the reward that Allah has promised to His servants who believe and do good deeds .
Verse 8 of Surah Al-Kaf
8. (All this is) so that every servant who turns to God may be discerning and remember (the truth).
Surah Zumer, verse 10
10. Say: “ O My believing servants! Be mindful of your Lord. For those who do good in this world there is a good reward. And the earth of Allah is vast. But those who are patient will be rewarded without measure.”
Surah Saffat, verses 73-74.
73-74. Look at how the end of those who were warned (but did not believe) turned out , except for the sincere servants of Allah !
Surah Saffat, verse 132.
132. Indeed , he was one of Our believing servants.
Surah An-Naml, verse 59.
59. Say: “Praise be to Allah, and peace be upon His chosen servants. ” Is Allah better, or those whom they associate with Him?
Surah Al-Anbiya, Verse 105
105. By Allah, from the Remembrance (of God)
After the Torah, we also wrote in the Psalms , "My righteous servants will inherit the earth."
Maryam, verse 63
63. This is Paradise, which We will make the righteous among Our servants inheritors of.
Surah Fatir, verse 28
28. Among humans, walking creatures, and four-legged animals, there are some that have different colors.
Only those among His servants who truly know the truth fear Allah . Indeed, Allah is Mighty and Forgiving.
Surah Al-Furqan, verse 63
63. The servants of the Most Gracious walk on the earth with humility, and when the ignorant (polytheists) address them with insults, they respond with, "Peace!"
Ibrahim, verse 31
31. Say to My believing servants: “Let them perform their prayers and spend in charity, secretly and openly, from what We have provided for them, before the day comes when there will be no buying and selling and no friendship.”
'Ankabut 56th verse'
56. O My believing servants! Indeed, My earth is vast; so worship Me alone.
Surah Sad, Verse 17
17. Be patient with what they say; remember Our servant David, who was mighty and devoted to Allah .
Surah Sad, verse 30
30. And We gave David Solomon; and what a wonderful servant he was, always devoted to God.
Verse 44 of Surah Sad
44. (We said to Job): “Take a bunch of stalks in your hand and strike with them; do not stray from the straight path.”
Indeed, We found Job to be patient; and what a wonderful servant he was, always turning to God.
Verse 45 of Surah Sad
45. Remember also Our servants who were powerful and insightful : Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob!
In addition to the good qualities of people, their bad qualities, such as those listed below, have also been mentioned.
Surah Yasin, verse 30
30. Woe to those servants who mocked every messenger who came to them!
Surah Al-Kahf, verse 102
102. Do the disbelievers think that they can take My servants as friends after Me? We have prepared Hell as a dwelling place for the disbelievers.
Surah Zumer, verse 53
53. Say: “ O My servants who have transgressed against yourselves! Do not despair of the mercy of Allah. Indeed, Allah is Forgiving of all sins. Indeed, He is Forgiving, Merciful.”
Surah Saba, verse 13
13. They (the jinn) would make for Solomon whatever he desired: temples, statues, pools, basins, and heavy cauldrons. O family of David! Strive for gratitude! How few of My servants are grateful!
Verse 194 of Surah Al-A'raf
194. Those whom you invoke besides Allah are also servants like you. If you are truthful, then call upon them and they will respond to your call.
The relationship between Allah and His servants is expressed in various verses as follows:
Surah Zumer, verse 36
36. Is Allah not sufficient for His servant? They try to frighten you with others besides Him. And whoever Allah leads astray, there is no one to guide him.
Surah Al-Baqarah, Verse 207
207. And among the people are those who sell themselves (or sacrifice their wealth) to gain the pleasure of Allah. And Allah is Most Compassionate to His servants.
Al-Imran 15th verse
15. Say: “Shall I inform you of what is better than these? For those who are righteous, there are gardens with rivers flowing beneath them, wherein they will abide eternally, and pure spouses, and the pleasure of Allah. And Allah is Seeing of His servants.”
Al-Imran 182nd verse
182. "This is because of what your hands have put forth." (It will be said). Surely Allah is never unjust to His servants.
En'âm, Verse 61
61. He has complete power over His servants and He sends guardians to you. And when death comes to one of you, Our messengers (angels) cause him to die. They do not fail in their duty.
En'âm, Verse 88
88. This is the guidance of Allah; He guides whom He wills of His servants. And if they had associated partners with Allah, their deeds would certainly have been rendered futile.
Surah At-Tawbah, verse 104
104. Do they not know that Allah alone accepts the repentance of His servants and receives their charity, and that Allah is indeed the Most Accepting of repentance, the Most Merciful?
Isra, Verse 17
17. Indeed, We destroyed many generations after Noah. Your Lord is sufficient as to know and see the sins of His servants.
Isra, Verse 30
30. Indeed, your Lord can grant abundant provision to whom He wills, or restrict it to whom He wills. Indeed , He is All-Aware and All-Seeing of His servants.
Hajj, Verse 10
10. (It will be said to them): “This is because of what your hands have put forth (what you have done).” Surely Allah is never unjust to His servants.
'Ankabut 62nd verse'
62. Allah gives abundantly to whom He wills among His servants, and He restricts it for whom He wills. Indeed, Allah is All-Knowing.
Surah Zumer, verse 7
7. If you disbelieve, then surely Allah is not in need of you. He is not pleased with the disbelief of His servants. But if you are grateful, He will accept it from you . No one burdened with sin can bear the burden of another. And your return is only to your Lord, and He will inform you of what you have done. Surely He is Knowing of the hearts.
Verse 31 of Surah Al-Mu'min
31. Like the example of the people of Noah, and the people of 'Ad and Thamud, and those who came after them. Allah does not desire injustice for His servants.
Surah Fussilet, verse 46.
46. Whoever does good, it is for his own benefit; and whoever does evil, it is against himself. Your Lord is never unjust to His servants.
Surah Ash-Shura, Verse 19
19. God is generous to His servants; He provides for whomever He wills. He is powerful, mighty.
Surah Zumer, verse 46.
46. Say: “O Allah, Who created the heavens and the earth from nothing, Who knows the unseen and the seen! You alone will judge between Your servants concerning that in which they differ.”
Surah Al-Hijr, verses 49-50.
49-50. Inform My servants that I am Most Forgiving, Most Merciful, and that My punishment is a painful punishment!
Isra 53rd verse
53. Tell My servants to speak in the best of words (and to argue courteously ) . Indeed, Satan sows discord between them. Indeed, Satan is an open enemy to mankind.
Isra, Verse 65
64. Turn away from the truth those whom you can reach with your invitation! Confuse them with your cavalry and infantry! Share in their wealth and children (and the evil they will commit)! Make promises to them!”
Satan offers nothing but deception to people.
65. “ You have no power over My sincere servants.” Your Lord is sufficient as a Guardian (source of security) .
Surah Zumer, verse 16
16. There will be layers of fire above them and layers of fire below them. This is how Allah warns His servants. O My servants, be mindful only of Me!
Maryam, verse 61
61. That is, they will enter the gardens of Paradise, which the Most Merciful has promised to His servants in secret . Indeed, His promise will be fulfilled.
Surah Ash-Shura, Verse 23
23. This is the reward that Allah has promised to His servants who believe and do good deeds. Say, “I ask of you no reward except that you love closeness to Allah.”
Whoever does good, We will increase his reward abundantly. Indeed, Allah is Forgiving, Most Gracious, Most Merciful.
Surah Fatir, verse 32
32. Then We bequeathed the Book to those of Our servants whom We chose.
Some wrong themselves; some are in the middle; and some, with God's permission, are at the forefront of good deeds. This is the true great favor.
(The responsibility of the Prophet Muhammad regarding the revelation was inherited by his community after his death. Thus, what was bequeathed is the duty of conveying the final divine message to all of humanity.)
Surah Zuhruf, verse 68.
68.O My servants! Today there is no fear for you, nor will you grieve!