What does the Qur'an say about contentment (being content with what you have)?

The Qur'an gently pulls the gaze away from what others have been given, calling it a passing splendor and a test, and points to what is lasting with Allah. Its highest praise is for the soul at rest — content with its Lord.

“And do not extend your eyes toward that by which We have given enjoyment to [some] categories of them, [its being but] the splendor of worldly life by which We test them. And the provision of your Lord is better and more enduring.”— 20:131 (Saheeh International)

“O reassured soul, Return to your Lord, well-pleased and pleasing [to Him].”— 89:27-28 (Saheeh International)

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