salahdin
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بِسۡمِ ٱللهِ ٱلرَّحۡمَـٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ
Love of Allah
Author: Salih al Munajjid
Ñ Becoming enraged when the limits of Allaah are violated, or when people slight His
prohibitions. Therefore, those who love Allaah the most will always try to stop such
prohibitions from being committed.
Ñ Loving the Words of Allaah (i.e., the Qur’aan). If one wishes to know how much he
loves Allaah, let him analyse how much he loves the Qur’aan and how much he enjoys
reciting, listening to and pondering over it.
Ñ Regretting acts of worship that one failed to perform, or time that has passed without
him mentioning Allaah. Those who truly love Allaah are keener to mention and
worship Allaah than they are to protect their wealth from being squandered or stolen.
Ñ Belittling the acts of worship that one has performed and considering them
insufficient and insignificant, as well as fearing that one did not perform them
correctly and in a manner that would be befitting to his beloved. This is why we ask
for Allaah's forgiveness immediately after concluding our prayers and after
pilgrimage. Allaah says:
الذين يؤتون ما آتوا وقلوبهم وجلة
which means: “And they [are the true believers] who give what they have while theirhearts are fearful because they will be returning to their Lord.” [Al-Mu’minoon: 60]
What are the means of instigating the love of Allaah in oneself?
Ñ Reciting the Qur’aan whilst pondering upon its meanings. Allaah says:
كتاب أنزلناه إليك مبارك ليدبروا آياته وليتذكر أولو الألباب
which means: “[This is] a blessed Book which We have revealed to you, [OMuhammad], that they might reflect upon its verses and that those of understanding
would be reminded.” [Saad: 29] Pondering upon its meanings and having a heart
that reacts to such recitation is the objective of reciting the Qur’aan. Huthayfah,
may Allaah be pleased with him, reported: "I offered the optional night prayer with
the Prophet sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam one night. Within it, he began reciting
Chapter Al-Baqarah; I thought that he would bow after reciting one-hundred verses
of it, but he continued reciting. Then, I thought that he would perhaps recite the
whole Chapter in a Rak`ah, but he continued reciting (after the Chapter had ended)
by reciting Chapter An-Nisaa'. Then, I thought perhaps he would bow upon
completing the Chapter; he then began reciting (Chapter) Aal-`Imraan, and his
recitation was unhurried. [During his recitation] when he recited verses that mention
to the Glory of Allaah, he glorified Him (by saying Subhaan-Allaah – (i.e., 'My Lord,
the Supreme, is far removed from every imperfection')); when he recited the verses
that mention supplication, he would supplicate; when he recited the verses that
mention seeking refuge in the Lord, he would seek refuge with Him. [Muslim]
Reciting the Qur’aan while reflecting upon its meanings increases the love of
Allaah in one's heart, as well as making him feel hope, fear, contentment and
gratitude; it also makes one increase in his reliance upon Him and causes one to
repent sincerely to Him. Moreover, it is a means of shunning dispraised qualities
that lead to the ruin of one's heart.