Some Quranic verses that can provide guidance and solace during times of tension
"But they plan and Allah plans, and Allah is the best of planners." (Quran 8:30) - This verse reminds believers that even in times of tension and difficulty, Allah is the ultimate planner and has a greater plan in place.
ٱلَّذِینَ ءَامَنُوا۟ وَتَطۡمَىِٕنُّ قُلُوبُهُم بِذِكۡرِ ٱللَّهِۗ أَلَا بِذِكۡرِ ٱللَّهِ تَطۡمَىِٕنُّ ٱلۡقُلُوبُ
“Those who accepted faith and whose hearts gain solace from the remembrance of Allah; pay heed! Only in the remembrance of Allah is the solace of hearts!”
(Quran 13:28) - This verse highlights the importance of turning to Allah and finding solace in His remembrance during times of anxiety and tension.
یَـٰۤأَیُّهَا ٱلَّذِینَ ءَامَنُوا۟ ٱسۡتَعِینُوا۟ بِٱلصَّبۡرِ وَٱلصَّلَوٰةِۚ إِنَّ ٱللَّهَ مَعَ ٱلصَّـٰبِرِینَ
O People who Believe! Seek help from patience and prayer; indeed Allah is with those who patiently endure.
(Quran 2:153) - This verse encourages believers to seek patience and rely on prayer as a means of finding strength and support during challenging times.
فَإِنَّ مَعَ ٱلۡعُسۡرِ یُسۡرًا
So indeed with hardship is ease.
(Quran 94:5) - This verse reassures believers that difficulties and tensions are temporary, and that ease will follow. It provides hope and encouragement during challenging times.
ٱلَّذِینَ قَالَ لَهُمُ ٱلنَّاسُ إِنَّ ٱلنَّاسَ قَدۡ جَمَعُوا۟ لَكُمۡ فَٱخۡشَوۡهُمۡ فَزَادَهُمۡ إِیمَـٰنࣰا وَقَالُوا۟ حَسۡبُنَا ٱللَّهُ وَنِعۡمَ ٱلۡوَكِیلُ
Those to whom the people said, “The people have gathered against you, therefore fear them”, so their faith was further increased; and they said, “Allah is Sufficient for us – and what an excellent (reliable) Trustee (of affairs) is He!”
(Quran 3:173) - This verse reminds believers to place their trust in Allah and rely on Him during times of tension and uncertainty.
أُفَوِّضُ أَمۡرِیۤ إِلَى ٱللَّهِۚ إِنَّ ٱللَّهَ بَصِیرُۢ بِٱلۡعِبَادِ
"I entrust my affairs unto God. Truly, Allah is aware of His servants."
(Quran 40:44) - This verse encourages believers to surrender their worries and concerns to Allah, knowing that He is aware of their situation and will take care of them.
It is important to note that these verses are not limited to times of tension but can be applied to various challenging situations in life. They provide comfort, guidance, and a reminder of the power and mercy of Allah.