You’re lying in bed at 2 a.m., doomscrolling through your phone, your thumb swiping through videos, images, and feeds on every social media platform that you have. You switch between Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, you’ve checked every message twice, and when you finally lock your phone and put it next to you on the bed with your eyes trained up to the ceiling, something doesn’t feel right. You feel empty. That emptiness is causing your heart to feel restless. It could be the guilt from missing out on your prayers because you’ve been attached to your phone, or maybe you’ve been slipping into things you once promised yourself you wouldn’t do. Or, it could also be the overwhelming pressure to look perfect, succeed, be liked, or just to become something.
You feel like you’re trying to hold onto your faith, but the grip is just getting weaker. If you’ve found yourself feeling like this and in this situation one too many times, this article is for you.
Many young Muslims today are navigating a world that celebrates everything but faith. Modesty feels outdated, and questioning your identity has become the norm. Even within a Muslim friends circle, a person who is holding firmly onto their deen may be taunted as being someone who is “too religious.” The pressure is a real thing. The loneliness is also a real feeling. The doubts, the temptations, the confusion, it hits you like a train sometimes.
But what if, in the middle of all that noise, you opened The Quran, and it spoke directly to you? The Quran wasn’t meant just for our elderly to read throughout the day, and nor was it made for the super righteous Muslims who “have it all together” in your eyes. Right now The Quran is waiting for you in your confused, imperfect, and exhausted state where you are desperately searching for meaning in life.
In this article, we’re going to list five powerful verses from The Quran that can reshape your perspective and reignite your connection with Allah (SWT). These verses highlight struggles, hopes, and challenges that are affecting today’s youth. They remind you that you are not too far gone, you are not too young to begin this spiritual journey, and you are definitely not alone in your struggles.
If you’re ready to reconnect, and to rediscover your purpose and find words in the peace of your Creator, this is your sign to start here! Let these verses turn your life around for the better.
- The blueprint for the best character
Allah (SWT) says in Surah Luqman,
يَـٰبُنَىَّ أَقِمِ ٱلصَّلَوٰةَ وَأْمُرْ بِٱلْمَعْرُوفِ وَٱنْهَ عَنِ ٱلْمُنكَرِ وَٱصْبِرْ عَلَىٰ مَآ أَصَابَكَ ۖ إِنَّ ذَٰلِكَ مِنْ عَزْمِ ٱلْأُمُورِ
This verse translates to, “O my dear son! Establish prayer, encourage what is good and forbid what is evil, and endure patiently whatever befalls you. Surely this is a resolve to aspire to.” (The Clear Quran®, 31:17) In this verse, Luqman, a wise and righteous man guided by Allah (SWT), is giving advice to his son on characteristics that define what it means to be a believer. These characteristics would become so important that Allah (SWT) mentioned them in The Quran for us to act upon. This is a foundational roadmap for the youth of today for the following three reasons:- Establishing prayer builds a personal relationship with Allah (SWT) that grounds you in faith and purpose.
- Having the courage to stand up for what is right even if the majority of the population may not agree with it.
- Always practice sabr because life will test you through hardship, rejection, and failure, but patience is your strength.
- You are the heroes of our deen!
In Surah Al-Kahf, Allah (SWT) says,
نَّحْنُ نَقُصُّ عَلَيْكَ نَبَأَهُم بِٱلْحَقِّ ۚ إِنَّهُمْ فِتْيَةٌ ءَامَنُوا۟ بِرَبِّهِمْ وَزِدْنَـٰهُمْ هُدًۭى
This verse translates to, “We relate to you O Prophet their story in truth. They were youths who truly believed in their Lord, and We increased them in guidance.” (The Clear Quran®, 18:13) The story of the People of the Cave (Ashab al-Kahf) is one of the most powerful narratives of youthful courage in The Quran. These young men resisted the corruption of their society, and chose faith over conformity.Their story teaches us:
- You’re never too young to stand up for your beliefs.
- True guidance increases when you take a sincere step towards Allah (SWT).
- You might feel isolated, but Allah (SWT) is always aware of your sacrifice.
- Be mindful of what you follow
Allah (SWT) says in Surah Al-Isra,
وَلَا تَقْفُ مَا لَيْسَ لَكَ بِهِۦ عِلْمٌ ۚ إِنَّ ٱلسَّمْعَ وَٱلْبَصَرَ وَٱلْفُؤَادَ كُلُّ أُو۟لَـٰٓئِكَ كَانَ عَنْهُ مَسْـُٔولًۭا
This verse translates to, “Do not follow what you have no sure knowledge of. Indeed, all will be called to account for their hearing, sight, and intellect.” (The Clear Quran®, 17:36) In today’s world, information is everywhere thanks to technology. However, the truth often gets buried in the latest reel and carousel posts that express a new Islamic mindset to follow. This verse is calling on young Muslims to to be conscious consumers of knowledge through social media.- Don’t share pieces of information that you have not verified.
- Guard your senses because what you watch and hear has a direct impact on your soul.
- Know that whatever choices you’re making on social media is being watched and documented by Allah (SWT) to reveal on Judgment Day.
- This dunya is nothing but an illusion!
Allah (SWT) says in Surah Al-Hadid,
ٱعْلَمُوٓا۟ أَنَّمَا ٱلْحَيَوٰةُ ٱلدُّنْيَا لَعِبٌۭ وَلَهْوٌۭ وَزِينَةٌۭ وَتَفَاخُرٌۢ بَيْنَكُمْ وَتَكَاثُرٌۭ فِى ٱلْأَمْوَٰلِ وَٱلْأَوْلَـٰدِ ۖ كَمَثَلِ غَيْثٍ أَعْجَبَ ٱلْكُفَّارَ نَبَاتُهُۥ ثُمَّ يَهِيجُ فَتَرَىٰهُ مُصْفَرًّۭا ثُمَّ يَكُونُ حُطَـٰمًۭا ۖ وَفِى ٱلْـَٔاخِرَةِ عَذَابٌۭ شَدِيدٌۭ وَمَغْفِرَةٌۭ مِّنَ ٱللَّهِ وَرِضْوَٰنٌۭ ۚ وَمَا ٱلْحَيَوٰةُ ٱلدُّنْيَآ إِلَّا مَتَـٰعُ ٱلْغُرُورِ
This verse translates to, “Know that this worldly life is no more than play, amusement, luxury, mutual boasting, and competition in wealth and children. This is like rain that causes plants to grow, to the delight of the planters. But later the plants dry up and you see them wither, then they are reduced to chaff. And in the Hereafter there will be either severe punishment or forgiveness and pleasure of Allah, whereas the life of this world is no more than the delusion of enjoyment.” (The Clear Quran®, 57:20)This verse shows us the temporary nature of life’s pleasures and distractions. The Quran speaks to the youth directly here, warning against becoming absorbed by what’s shiny but shallow.
- Entertainment, social media, fashion, and competition aren’t really what’s going to get us into Jannah.
- If you live only for likes, status or material success, you’re chasing what fades.
- Real joy and meaning come when you align your heart with the eternal, and not the fleeting.
- Keep striving and never give up because Allah (SWT) is with you
Allah (SWT) says in Surah Al-’Ankabut,
وَٱلَّذِينَ جَـٰهَدُوا۟ فِينَا لَنَهْدِيَنَّهُمْ سُبُلَنَا ۚ وَإِنَّ ٱللَّهَ لَمَعَ ٱلْمُحْسِنِينَ
This verse translates to, “As for those who struggle in Our cause, We will surely guide them along Our Way. And Allah is certainly with the good-doers.” (The Clear Quran®, 29:69)Trying to stay on the right path isn’t always an easy task, and it was never meant to be an easy task. Our youth often struggle with prayer, discipline, or letting go of sin. This verse offers powerful hope and motivation because:
- Allah (SWT) doesn’t expect perfection, he just asks to see if we’re making effort on our part to better ourselves.
- When you sincerely strive, He promises to guide you, step-by-step.
- There are many paths to Allah (SWT), and He walks with those who walk toward Him.
Many people think that being a youth is just a “phase” of life, but actually, it’s laying the foundation of your future. It’s the time to shape your values, strengthen your heart, and discover your purpose. These five verses provide exactly what every young Muslim needs, which is a moral compass, a sense of purpose, and a relationship with Allah (SWT).
If you are a young Muslim searching for direction, struggling to stay consistent in your faith, or feeling overwhelmed by the world, start with these verses! Reflect on them. Let them find a home in your heart. Discuss your reflections about them with your friends, but most importantly, live by them.
Because The Quran isn’t a book you read in the 30 days of Ramadhan and then put it back on your shelf to collect dust. This is a gift from Allah (SWT) that is meant to transform you, so let its light reach your heart today, InshAllah!