What Is Success in Islam?
In Islam, success is not measured only by wealth, status, or achievements. True success (Al-Falah) is found in faith, obedience to Allah, patience, sincerity, and success in the Hereafter. The Quran and Sunnah redefine success as a balanced life—one that prospers in this world while preparing for the next. This collection of Islamic quotes about success will guide, motivate, and realign your goals with Islamic values.
Islamic Quotes About Success from the Quran
“Successful indeed are the believers.” (Quran 23:1)
“Whoever is saved from the Fire and admitted to Paradise has truly succeeded.” (Quran 3:185)
“That is the great success.” (Quran 9:72)
“Whoever obeys Allah and His Messenger has attained great success.” (Quran 33:71)
“Indeed, the successful are those who purify themselves.” (Quran 87:14)
“As for those who believe and do righteous deeds—they are the successful.” (Quran 24:51 – meaning)
“The successful are those who fear Allah.” (Quran 9:88 – meaning)
“Success belongs to the believers.” (Quran 24:52 – meaning)
“This is the ultimate triumph.” (Quran 64:9)
“Those who strive for Our cause—We will guide them.” (Quran 29:69)
“Indeed, Allah does not allow the reward of the righteous to be lost.” (Quran 9:120)
“Whoever does good, male or female, while believing—We will give them a good life.” (Quran 16:97)
“The righteous will surely succeed.” (Quran 6:21 – meaning)
“Allah grants success to whom He wills.” (Quran 24:38 – meaning)
“The home of the Hereafter is best for those who are mindful of Allah.” (Quran 12:109)
Authentic Hadith Quotes
“The successful one is the one who submits to Allah and is content.” (Muslim – meaning)
“Richness is not having many possessions, but contentment of the soul.” (Bukhari & Muslim)
“The best of people are those most beneficial to others.” (Tabarani – Hasan meaning)
“Actions are judged by intentions.” (Bukhari & Muslim)
“The strong believer is better and more beloved to Allah than the weak believer.” (Muslim)
“Whoever treads a path seeking knowledge, Allah will make a path to Paradise easy for him.” (Muslim)
“The world is a prison for the believer and a paradise for the disbeliever.” (Muslim)
“The most successful are those with good character.” (Tirmidhi – meaning)
“Be mindful of Allah and He will protect you.” (Tirmidhi)
“Allah loves excellence in everything.” (Bayhaqi – Hasan meaning)
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Islamic Wisdom Quotes on True Success
True success begins with obedience to Allah.
Success without faith is temporary.
Real success is pleasing Allah.
Success is living with purpose, not pride.
A successful heart is connected to Allah.
Success grows through sincerity.
The best success is inner peace.
Success is measured by character.
Faith-driven success lasts.
True success balances dunya and akhirah.
Success is walking the straight path.
A successful person controls desires.
Success comes with gratitude.
Success without ethics is failure.
Success begins with discipline.
Islamic Quotes About Faith (Iman)
Faith is the foundation of success.
Strong iman creates strong outcomes.
Success grows when faith leads.
Faith gives direction to ambition.
Success without iman is incomplete.
Faith keeps success humble.
True success strengthens iman.
Faith prevents arrogance in success.
Success follows reliance on Allah.
Faith transforms struggle into reward.
Success flows from trust in Allah.
Faith-driven success brings peace.
Iman gives meaning to achievement.
Success rooted in faith is stable.
Faith aligns goals with purpose.
Islamic Quotes About Success and Patience (Sabr)
“Indeed, Allah is with the patient.” (Quran 2:153)
Success requires patience.
Sabr leads to long-term success.
Patience protects success from loss.
Success is built through endurance.
Patience refines ambition.
Success grows during hardship.
Sabr turns failure into growth.
Patience strengthens resolve.
Success rewards the patient.
Patience prevents despair.
Success often comes after delay.
Sabr trains discipline.
Patience keeps success halal.
Endurance shapes successful character.
Islamic Quotes About Hard Work
Islam encourages effort with reliance on Allah.
Hard work is part of faith.
Success comes through effort and du‘a.
Islam values productivity.
Hard work with honesty brings barakah.
Success follows consistent effort.
Islam discourages laziness.
Effort is rewarded even before success.
Hard work refines character.
Success requires action.
Effort without arrogance leads to growth.
Islam promotes excellence in work.
Hard work becomes worship with intention.
Success loves consistency.
Striving sincerely is success itself.
Islamic Quotes About Success and Rizq
“Allah is the Best of providers.” (Quran 62:11)
Rizq comes from Allah alone.
Success is not only wealth.
Halal rizq is true success.
Barakah matters more than amount.
Success includes contentment.
Rizq increases with gratitude.
Success grows with trust in Allah.
Wealth without barakah is loss.
Rizq follows effort and faith.
Success is being satisfied with Allah’s decree.
Rizq is written but effort is required.
True success includes spiritual wealth.
Rizq tests gratitude.
Contentment defines success.
Islamic Quotes About Success in the Hereafter
“The Hereafter is better and everlasting.” (Quran 87:17)
Success is entering Jannah.
Worldly success is temporary.
Akhirah success is eternal.
True winners are saved from Hellfire.
Success is meeting Allah with a sound heart.
Akhirah defines real achievement.
Success is pleasing Allah at death.
Faith determines final success.
Worldly loss can lead to eternal gain.
Success is ending life with iman.
Akhirah success outweighs all hardship.
True success is Allah’s acceptance.
Eternal success requires preparation.
Jannah is the ultimate reward.
Islamic Quotes About Success, Gratitude & Humility
Gratitude preserves success.
Humility protects achievement.
Success grows with thankfulness.
Gratitude attracts barakah.
Humility keeps success pure.
Thankfulness strengthens faith.
Success fades without gratitude.
Humility earns Allah’s pleasure.
Grateful hearts succeed more.
Success tests humility.
Conclusion
Islam teaches that success is not accidental—it is intentional, faith-driven, and purposeful. When ambition aligns with iman, effort with sincerity, and results with gratitude, success becomes a blessing, not a trial.
May Allah grant us true success in this life and the Hereafter.