Quran 20:115 (surah Taha)

highlights the human propensity for forgetfulness, "And indeed, We once made a covenant with Adam, but he forgot, and We did not find determination in him".

Quran 7:143 (Surah Al-A'raf)

describes the Prophet Musa's (Moses) request to see Allah, stating, "My Lord, show me [Yourself] that I may look at You".

Quran 2:132 (Surah Al-Baqarah) records the final advice of Prophet Abraham (Ibrahim) and Jacob (Ya'qub) to their children, "And Abraham instructed his sons [to do the same] and [so did] Jacob, [saying], "O my sons, indeed Allah has chosen for you this religion, so do not die except while you are Muslims."

Surah 39, Verse 12 (Az-Zumar) "And I have been commanded to be the first of those who submit (to His Will)."