The Quran repeatedly says Allah does not love certain behaviours: the aggressors, the corrupters, the arrogant and boastful, the wrongdoers, the treacherous, the wasteful, and the ungrateful disbelievers. These are actions and attitudes, not fixed identities. Anyone can leave them through sincere repentance, and Allah's mercy remains open to all who turn back.
Key Facts
- Phrase used in the Quran
- "Allah does not love" appears for each trait below
- These are traits, not labels
- Every door of repentance stays open (Quran 39:53)
- Verses referenced
- From Al-Baqarah, An-Nisa, Al-Maidah, Al-Anfal, and more
What does the Quran mean by people Allah does not love?
In several verses the Quran states plainly that Allah does not love people who hold on to certain traits. These statements are a warning and a mercy at once. They show us which attitudes to leave behind so we can draw closer to Allah, rather than condemning any person forever.
It is important to read these verses the way the Quran intends. Allah is describing actions and persistent attitudes, such as aggression, arrogance, treachery, and ingratitude, not sealing anyone's fate. A person who carries one of these traits today can let go of it tomorrow. The door of repentance never closes in this life.
Allah says: "O My servants who have transgressed against themselves, do not despair of the mercy of Allah. Indeed, Allah forgives all sins." (Quran 39:53). So as you read the seven types below, treat each one as a mirror for self-correction, not a verdict on yourself or others.
The 7 types at a glance
Here are seven groups the Quran says Allah does not love, each with the trait and the exact verse. Read the table first, then the short explanation of each type follows below.
| The trait | What it means | Quran reference |
|---|---|---|
| The aggressors | Those who transgress limits and attack unjustly | Al-Baqarah 2:190 |
| The corrupters | Those who spread mischief and corruption on earth | Al-Maidah 5:64 |
| The arrogant and boastful | Those proud and self-glorifying toward others | An-Nisa 4:36 |
| The wrongdoers (zalimin) | Those who oppress and do injustice | Aal Imran 3:57 |
| The treacherous | Those who betray trusts and break covenants | Al-Anfal 8:58 |
| The wasteful (musrifin) | Those who are extravagant and waste blessings | Al-A'raf 7:31 |
| The ungrateful disbelievers | Those who reject faith and deny Allah's favours | Aal Imran 3:32 |
1. The aggressors who transgress the limits
Allah does not love those who attack unjustly and cross the limits He has set. This is the first trait the Quran names directly in this way, in the context of fighting and self-defence.
Allah says: "And fight in the way of Allah those who fight you, but do not transgress. Indeed, Allah does not love the transgressors." (Quran 2:190). Even in a justified situation, Allah forbids excess, cruelty, and harming those who pose no threat. The lesson for daily life is wider: aggression, bullying, and overstepping people's rights are all disliked by Allah.
The cure is restraint and justice. A believer defends what is right without becoming an oppressor, and keeps within the bounds Allah has set even when angry or provoked.
2. The corrupters who spread mischief
Allah does not love those who spread corruption and mischief in the land, harming people, property, and the order of society. This covers cheating, sowing discord, and damaging what Allah has made good.
Allah says about a group who broke their word: "They strive throughout the land to cause corruption, and Allah does not love corrupters." (Quran 5:64). Corruption (fasad) includes injustice, dishonest dealings, spreading lies and chaos, and ruining trust between people.
The opposite of corruption is islah, putting things right. A believer is asked to be a source of repair and benefit wherever they go, not a cause of harm and division.
3. The arrogant and boastful
Allah does not love the person who is arrogant and boastful, looking down on others and showing off. Pride is one of the most repeated traits the Quran links to Allah's displeasure.
Allah says: "Indeed, Allah does not like those who are self-deluding and boastful." (Quran 4:36). And in the advice of Luqman to his son: "And do not turn your cheek in contempt toward people and do not walk through the earth exultantly. Indeed, Allah does not like everyone self-deluded and boastful." (Quran 31:18).
Arrogance shows in mocking others, refusing to admit a mistake, and treating people as beneath you. The cure is humility, remembering that everything we have is a gift from Allah and can be taken back.
4. The wrongdoers (the zalimin)
Allah does not love the wrongdoers, those who commit injustice (zulm) against others or against themselves. Zulm is to put something in the wrong place, to oppress, or to take what is not yours.
Allah says: "But as for those who believed and did righteous deeds, He will give them in full their rewards, and Allah does not like the wrongdoers." (Quran 3:57). Oppressing the weak, denying people their rights, and persistent sin against one's own soul all fall under this.
The Prophet (peace be upon him) taught that the supplication of the oppressed is answered, even if the person is a sinner, because there is no barrier between their cry and Allah. The path away from zulm is to return rights to their owners and to seek forgiveness.
5. The treacherous who betray trust
Allah does not love those who are treacherous, who break their covenants and betray the trust placed in them. Faithfulness to one's word is central to a believer's character.
Allah says: "And if you fear betrayal from a people, throw their treaty back to them on equal terms. Indeed, Allah does not like traitors." (Quran 8:58). Even when dealing with an enemy, Islam forbids treachery and demands open, honest conduct.
Betrayal includes breaking promises, abusing a position of trust, and deceiving those who relied on you. The Prophet (peace be upon him) named breaking a trust as a sign of hypocrisy, so keeping trusts is part of protecting one's faith.
6. The wasteful and extravagant (the musrifin)
Allah does not love those who are wasteful and extravagant, who squander the blessings He has given without gratitude or limit. Israf is excess, whether in food, wealth, or any provision.
Allah says: "Eat and drink, but be not excessive. Indeed, He does not like those who commit excess." (Quran 7:31). And about crops and fruits: "And give its due on the day of its harvest, and be not excessive. Indeed, He does not like those who commit excess." (Quran 6:141).
Waste is not only about money. It includes wasting time, food, water, and the trusts of life. The balanced path Islam teaches is moderation: to use blessings with gratitude, give to those in need, and avoid both stinginess and reckless excess.
7. The ungrateful disbelievers
Allah does not love persistent ingratitude and rejection of faith, when a person denies His favours and turns away after the truth has reached them. Gratitude is the natural response to Allah's endless blessings.
Allah says: "Say, Obey Allah and the Messenger. But if they turn away, then indeed, Allah does not like the disbelievers." (Quran 3:32). And: "Allah does not like every sinning disbeliever." (Quran 2:276). The word here carries the meaning of one who covers up and denies the good they have received.
This trait is reversible like the others. Many who once turned away later embraced faith and gratitude. Even a believer can guard against small ingratitude by saying alhamdulillah, recognising Allah's gifts, and using them in obedience.
Are these people doomed forever?
No. These verses describe traits and behaviours, and a person is never trapped in them. The Quran's tone throughout is one of guidance and warning, calling people to change before it is too late, not announcing that anyone is hopeless.
The same Allah who says He does not love these traits is the One who says: "Indeed, Allah loves those who repent and loves those who purify themselves." (Quran 2:222). The moment a person leaves arrogance for humility, oppression for justice, or ingratitude for thankfulness, they move toward the love of Allah.
So the right way to read this list is to ask: which of these traits do I need to leave? Then turn to Allah, make sincere tawbah, and start again. His mercy is always greater than our mistakes.
“O My servants who have transgressed against themselves, do not despair of the mercy of Allah. Indeed, Allah forgives all sins. Indeed, it is He who is the Forgiving, the Merciful.”
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