Hard strivers are rewarded better by Allah - in the Quran

The Quran emphasizes that those who strive hard in the way of Allah will be rewarded better than those who do not. This is mentioned in several verses throughout the Quran, such as:

"And whoever strives, only strives for [the benefit of] himself. Indeed, Allah is free from need of the worlds" (Quran 29:6).

"As for those who strive hard for Us, We shall most certainly guide them in Our ways. And indeed, Allah is with the doers of good" (Quran 29:69).

"And those who strive hard in Our cause, We shall most certainly guide them to Our paths. And indeed, Allah is with the doers of good" (Quran 29:69).

"Those who believe and do good deeds, We shall most certainly give them their reward in accordance with the best of what they used to do" (Quran 16:97).

These verses emphasize the importance of striving hard to please Allah and do good deeds. They also reassure believers that their efforts will not go to waste, and that they will be rewarded in the Hereafter in accordance with their deeds. This serves as a reminder to believers that they should always strive to do their best and never give up, even when faced with challenges and difficulties.

Here are the translations and explanations of the verses you requested:

Quran 4:95-96: "Not equal are those believers remaining [at home] - other than the disabled - and the mujahideen, [who strive and fight] in the cause of Allah with their wealth and their lives. Allah has preferred the mujahideen through their wealth and their lives over those who remain [behind], by degrees. And to all [i.e., both] Allah has promised the best [reward]. But Allah has preferred the mujahideen over those who remain [behind] with a great reward - Degrees [of high position] from Him and forgiveness and mercy. And Allah is ever Forgiving and Merciful." This verse speaks about the difference in rewards between believers who stay at home and those who actively fight in the cause of Allah with their wealth and their lives. Allah has preferred those who strive and fight in His cause over those who remain behind, and has promised them a great reward, including degrees of high position, forgiveness, and mercy.

Quran 5:54: "O you who have believed, whoever of you should revert from his religion - Allah will bring forth [in place of them] a people He will love and who will love Him [who are] humble toward the believers, powerful against the disbelievers; they strive in the cause of Allah and do not fear the blame of a critic. That is the favor of Allah; He bestows it upon whom He wills. And Allah is all-Encompassing and Knowing." This verse speaks about the favor of Allah upon those who strive in His cause, and how Allah will replace those who abandon their faith with a people whom He loves and who love Him. These people are described as humble toward believers, but powerful against disbelievers, and they strive in the cause of Allah without fear of criticism.

Quran 9:120: "It was not [proper] for the people of Madinah and those surrounding them of the bedouins that they remain behind after [the departure of] the Messenger of Allah or that they prefer themselves over his self. That is because they are not afflicted by thirst or fatigue or hunger in the cause of Allah, nor do they tread on any ground that enrages the disbelievers, nor do they inflict upon an enemy any infliction but that it is registered for them as a righteous deed. Indeed, Allah does not allow to be lost the reward of the doers of good." This verse speaks about the importance of striving in the cause of Allah, and how the people of Madinah and those surrounding them were not allowed to remain behind after the departure of the Prophet Muhammad or prefer themselves over him. They were described as not being affected by thirst, fatigue, or hunger in the cause of Allah, and not inflicting any harm on the enemy except that it is considered a righteous deed.

Quran 49:15: "The believers are only the ones who have believed in Allah and His Messenger and then doubt not but strive with their properties and their lives in the cause of Allah. It is those who are the truthful." This verse speaks about the characteristics of true believers, who are those who believe in Allah and His Messenger without any doubt, and who strive with their properties and their lives in the cause of Allah. These believers are described as truthful.

Quran 61:11: "[It is that] you believe in Allah and His Messenger and strive in the cause of Allah with your wealth and your lives. That is best for you, if you should know." This verse speaks about the importance of believing in Allah and His Messenger, and striving in the cause of Allah with one's wealth and life.