Many Muslims sincerely ask a simple and important question:

How can I please Allah?

It is one of the most important questions a person can ask.

Every day, millions of Muslims pray, fast, give charity, read the Quran, and seek to live in a way that honours Allah. The desire to please Allah is not merely a religious duty—it is often a deep longing of the heart.

Yet if we pause for a moment, another question naturally follows:

What does Allah Himself say about what pleases Him?

Rather than relying on culture, traditions, opinions, or assumptions, it is worth going directly to the Quran and examining what Allah says.

This page is not written to argue against anyone.

It is simply an invitation to explore the Quran carefully and discover what Allah repeatedly says about those who earn His pleasure and those who do not.

Allah Is Pleased With Faith

The Quran repeatedly teaches that true faith is essential.

Allah is not primarily interested in outward actions without sincere belief.

"Allah has promised those who believe and do righteous deeds forgiveness and a great reward."

(Quran 5:9)

Faith is more than belonging to a community.

Faith is more than family tradition.

Faith is more than religious identity.

The Quran consistently calls people to believe sincerely in Allah and to trust what He has revealed.

Allah Is Pleased With Those Who Submit To Him

The word "Islam" itself carries the idea of submission.

The Quran praises those who sincerely submit themselves to Allah.

"Indeed, those who have believed and done righteous deeds and humbled themselves before their Lord—they are the companions of Paradise; they will abide therein eternally."

(Quran 11:23)

Submission is not merely external obedience.

The Quran frequently emphasizes humility, sincerity, and reverence before Allah.

A person may perform religious acts while their heart remains proud.

Allah sees both the action and the heart behind it.

Allah Is Pleased With Righteous Deeds

Good deeds matter.

The Quran repeatedly joins faith and righteous deeds together.

"Indeed, those who believe and do righteous deeds—the Most Merciful will appoint for them affection."

(Quran 19:96)

Examples include:

• honesty
• generosity
• kindness
• justice
• patience
• caring for parents
• helping the poor
• protecting the vulnerable

These are not small matters.

Throughout the Quran, righteous deeds are presented as evidence of sincere faith.

Allah Loves Justice

The Quran repeatedly states that Allah loves justice.

"Indeed, Allah loves those who act justly."

(Quran 49:9)

Justice appears throughout the Quran.

Justice in family life.

Justice in business.

Justice in speech.

Justice toward friends.

Justice toward enemies.

A person cannot claim to love Allah while knowingly embracing injustice.

Allah Loves Those Who Do Good

The Quran often uses the term "Muhsinun"—those who do good.

"Indeed, Allah loves the doers of good."

(Quran 2:195)

This goes beyond minimum obedience.

It points toward excellence.

Not merely avoiding evil.

Actively pursuing good.

Not merely refraining from harm.

Actively helping others.

The believer is called not only to obey Allah but to reflect His mercy and kindness toward people.

Allah Loves The Patient

Life contains trials.

Loss.

Sickness.

Disappointment.

Waiting.

Unanswered questions.

The Quran repeatedly praises patience.

"And Allah loves the patient."

(Quran 3:146)

Patience is not weakness.

It is trust.

It is perseverance.

It is continuing to obey Allah even when life becomes difficult.

Allah Loves Those Who Repent

One of the most beautiful themes in the Quran is repentance.

Human beings fail.

Human beings sin.

Human beings make mistakes.

Yet Allah repeatedly calls people back to Himself.

"Indeed, Allah loves those who are constantly repentant and loves those who purify themselves."

(Quran 2:222)

This is good news.

Nobody has lived a perfect life.

Everyone has regrets.

Everyone has failed.

The Quran presents Allah as merciful and willing to receive those who genuinely turn back to Him.

Allah Loves Purity

Purity appears throughout Islamic teaching.

Purity of body.

Purity of actions.

Purity of speech.

Purity of intention.

The Quran says:

"Allah loves those who purify themselves."

(Quran 2:222)

This reminds us that pleasing Allah is not merely about public appearance.

Allah sees the hidden life as well as the visible one.

Allah Does Not Love Pride

The Quran repeatedly warns against arrogance.

Iblis himself is portrayed as falling through pride.

Pharaoh is remembered for pride.

Many nations are condemned because of pride.

"Indeed, Allah does not love the arrogant."

(Quran 16:23)

The proud person believes they have no need for guidance.

The humble person seeks truth wherever it may lead.

Allah Does Not Love Corruption

Corruption destroys societies.

Corruption destroys families.

Corruption destroys individuals.

The Quran warns against spreading corruption and evil.

"Allah does not love corruption."

(Quran 2:205)

The believer should seek what builds, heals, and restores rather than what destroys.

A Serious Question

At this point, a thoughtful reader may notice something.

The Quran repeatedly calls people to:

• believe
• obey
• repent
• do good
• seek justice
• remain humble
• be patient
• pursue purity

These are noble commands.

But another question naturally arises:

Has anyone done these things perfectly?

If Allah is perfectly holy and perfectly just, who can honestly say they have never failed?

Who has never sinned?

Who has never lied?

Who has never acted selfishly?

Who has never neglected what Allah required?

The Quran itself acknowledges human weakness.

"Man was created weak."

(Quran 4:28)

This raises an important question:

If Allah loves righteousness but human beings repeatedly fail, how can we have confidence before Him?

The Need For Guidance

The Quran repeatedly points to earlier revelations.

Among these revelations is the Injil.

The Quran says:

"And We sent, following in their footsteps, Isa, the son of Maryam, confirming what came before him in the Torah; and We gave him the Injil, in which was guidance and light."

(Quran 5:46)

Notice the words:

guidance and light.

The Quran describes the Injil as something given by Allah.

Something that contains guidance.

Something that contains light.

Something worth examining.

What Did Isa Teach?

Isa occupies a unique place within the Quran.

He is called:

• Messiah (Al-Masih)
• a Word from Allah
• a Spirit from Allah
• born of a virgin
• a sign to mankind

Few figures receive such honour.

If Allah gave Isa the Injil as guidance and light, it is reasonable to ask:

What did Isa teach?

What did he say about pleasing Allah?

What did he teach about repentance?

What did he teach about forgiveness?

What did he teach about eternal life?

These are important questions.

Questions worth investigating carefully.

A Personal Invitation

If your desire is genuinely to please Allah, then continue seeking truth wherever Allah's guidance leads.

Read the Quran carefully.

Pray sincerely.

Ask Allah for wisdom.

Ask Him to guide you into all truth.

And consider exploring the Injil that the Quran describes as guidance and light.

You may be surprised by what you discover.

Continue Your Journey

If you would like to learn more about the Injil and the teachings of Isa, continue to:

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Because understanding what Isa taught may be one of the most important steps in understanding how to truly please Allah.