"I Love you for the sake of Allah"
Abu Hurairah (may Allah be pleased with him) relates that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said:
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» (Muslim: [Love is among the most exalted of human feelings. When this love revolves around Almighty Allah and forms the basis for our interpersonal relationships, many problems can be weathered and great fruits can be harvested for both the individual and society as a whole.
The Qur’an and Sunnah often speak about the noble status of those whom Allah graces to possess such love. The Prophet (PBUH) said:
« », the Companions asked, “O Messenger of Allah! Inform us of who they are.” The Prophet (PBUH) told them that they are people who loved each other for Allah’s sake, even without being related to one another or being tied to one another by the exchange of wealth. The Prophet (PBUH) went on to describe their great reward on the Day of Resurrection: « » Then he (PBUH) read the verse:
{أَلَا إِنَّ أَوْلِيَاءَ اللَّهِ لَا خَوْفٌ عَلَيْهِمْ وَلَا هُمْ يَحْزَنُونَ}
‘Translation’ {Behold! Verily on the friends of Allah there is no fear, nor shall they grieve}
[Yunus:62]» (Abu Dawud)This reminds us of another famous hadith that enumerates the seven types of people who will enjoy Allah’s shade on a day when there is no shade but His. Among those mentioned are «
Love for Allah’s sake transcends the limits of our worldly existence, enduring into the life to come. Allah says,
{الْأَخِلَّاءُ يَوْمَئِذٍ بَعْضُهُمْ لِبَعْضٍ عَدُوٌّ إِلَّا الْمُتَّقِينَ}
‘Translation’ {Close friends on that Day will be foes to one another—except for the righteous} [Az-Zukhruf:67]
Loving one another for the sake of Allah, and brotherhood in faith, are among the most excellent acts of worship. This sublime love entails some conditions and duties that must be fulfilled so that the relationship remains pure and free of base undercurrents. Upholding these duties brings a servant nearer to Allah (SWT) and to His pleasure and, over time, it can bring about a greater nobility of person.
♥ Both parties must truly love to extend support and assistance to each other and must love good for one another. The Prophet (PBUH) said: «
» (Al-Bukhari: [13]).♥ They must enjoin each another to truth and patience, and give each other sincere advice. They must enjoin what is right, forbid what is wrong, and guide each other. They must help one another in carrying out works of righteousness. Allah Almighty says,
{إِنَّ الْإِنسَانَ لَفِي خُسْرٍ . إِلَّا الَّذِينَ آمَنُوا وَعَمِلُوا الصَّالِحَاتِ وَتَوَاصَوْابِالْحَقِّ وَتَوَاصَوْا بِالصَّبْر}
{Surely, the human being is at loss. Except for those who have faith and do righteous deeds and exhort one another to truth and exhort one another to patience.} [Al-`Asr:2-3]
{وَالْمُؤْمِنُونَ وَالْمُؤْمِنَاتُ بَعْضُهُمْ أَوْلِيَاءُ بَعْضٍ يَأْمُرُونَ بِالْمَعْرُوفِ وَيَنْهَوْنَ عَنِ الْمُنكَرِ}
‘Translation’ {The believing men and women are protecting friends of one another. They enjoin what is right and forbid what is wrong.} (At-Tawbah:71)
♥ They must engage in the things that cultivate this love, strengthen interpersonal relationships, and facilitate the fulfilling of their duties to one another.
The Prophet (PBUH) said, « », they asked, “What are they, Messenger of Allah?” He said, « » (Muslim: [2162]).
A Muslim has the right to kind treatment from his fellow Muslim. He should be greeted with a smile and given a pleasant reception. The Prophet (PBUH) said, « » (Muslim: [2626]).
♥ They must guide each other to what is good, and help each other in acts of obedience. Likewise, they must prevent and discourage one another from falling into sin and iniquity.
The Prophet (PBUH) said, « » (Muslim: [2584]).
♥ The love between them shines in a most wonderful and genuine manner when the two are away from each other and each of them is in secret prayers to Allah for the other. This continues for the living one even after the other has departed from the earth.
The Prophet (PBUH) said, « » (Muslim: [2733]).
♥ They must excuse each other’s mistakes and defend each other’s honor, never speaking ill of, or deriding each other. They should keep each other’s secrets, advise each other sincerely, and never abuse each other. The Prophet (PBUH) said, «
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