بِسْمِ اللهِ الرَّحْمٰنِ الرَّحِيْمِ
In the name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.
Love of Allah
Speech by-Sheenam bint Akram
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إِنَّ ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُوا۟ وَعَمِلُوا۟ ٱلصَّٰلِحَٰتِ سَيَجْعَلُ لَهُمُ ٱلرَّحْمَٰنُ وُدًّا
Indeed, those who have believed and done righteous deeds - the Most Merciful will appoint for them affection.
Maryam 19:96
Explanation: At present, Muslims are often subjected to the schemes and enmity of disbelievers. However, a time is near when the love for these faithful Muslims will be placed in the hearts of Allah’s creation.
Some scholars and commentators have elaborated on this by referencing certain hadith.
The Prophet (ﷺ) said, "If Allah loves a person, He calls Gabriel saying, 'Allah loves so and-so; O Gabriel! Love him.' Gabriel would love him and make an announcement amongst the inhabitants of the Heaven. 'Allah loves so-and-so, therefore you should love him also,' and so all the inhabitants of the Heaven would love him,
and then he is granted the pleasure of the people on the earth."
Refrence: Sahih Bukhari, 3209; sahih Muslim,2637
The Prophet ﷺ said that when Allah grants acceptance to a person, it spreads across the earth.
This hadith demonstrates that decisions of love comes only from Allah’s domain. Love is decreed by the One above the heavens, not by those upon the earth.
If a person wishes to be loved by people, they should strive to earn the love of the One above. Allah’s love for a servant comes first; then it is announced to the angels, and finally, love for that person is placed in the hearts of the people on earth.
And what does a person often do instead? They think, "Let me please people first." But in seeking this approval, they end up disappointing their Lord, the Sustainer of all.
And you know why people dont get pleased, cause Allah isn't and you know what !??
Between the two fingers of Allah, the Lord of all worlds, lie the hearts of people, which He turns as He wills. Therefore, we should all strive to please the Lord of all worlds. When we make the Creator happy, the creation will also be pleased with us automatically, insha'Allah.
But out of fear that people might get displeased, we neither stop them from doing wrong nor guide them toward what is right. Even though we witness numerous innovations happening in marriages and funerals, unfortunately, we still can’t speak up. Why? Because we fear they might get upset..
In the pursuit of pleasing people, we leave society to its own devices. Do you know what happens because of this?
Some people may seem pleased initially, but gradually, they start distancing themselves from a person over small acts of carelessness.
This happens because the Lord of all worlds becomes displeased, and when the Creator is unhappy, how can the creation remain pleased?
Therefore, a true believer should first and foremost seek to please the Lord of all worlds. If Allah is pleased, He has the power to make everyone happy, Alhamdulillah. Allah can place love for you in people’s hearts or remove it from them as He wills. He is capable of everything. This fundamental point shows us that to gain the love of both the Creator and the creation, the primary goal should be to seek "Allah’s pleasure".
How can Allah be Pleased?
Can be pleased In this way that a person lives a live a life filled with faith and righteous deeds.
1. Whatever he speaks should be true
2. A person should possess good character both outwardly and inwardly,
3. Do righteous deeds
4. Have virtuous qualities.
The Messenger of Allah ﷺ said, "Allah does not look at your faces or your wealth; He looks at your hearts and deeds."
Now, consider this: when we go anywhere, our clothes are fresh and clean, our bike or car looks new and polished, and everything we own appears neat. But if the outside is clean while the inside is filthy, what benefit is there in that?
We must keep our hearts pure because Allah looks at our hearts. Do you know which deeds are most beloved and of the highest rank in the sight of Allah?
1. Namaz( Muslim prayer)
2. Being kind to parents
3. Jihad [Combat in the path of Allah] (That doesn't mean any sort of terrorism!)
Sahih Muslim 256
A woman asked the Messenger of Allah ﷺ, "O Messenger of Allah, what is the jihad for women?" The Prophet ﷺ replied, "For a woman, performing Hajj is the greatest jihad."
Sahih Bukhari and Sahih Muslim
And for today’s times, the greatest jihad for youth is to stay away from haram things, to abandon what is forbidden. This is their jihad.
May Allah protect us all from evil and grant us the ability to act upon what is good. May Allah bless us with the ability to perform deeds that He loves.
May he give us martyrdom on faith and tawheed
Ameen summa ameen
إِنَّ ٱللَّهَ يُحِبُّ ٱلتَّوَّٰبِينَ وَيُحِبُّ ٱلْمُتَطَهِّرِينَ
Indeed, Allāh loves those who are constantly repentant and loves those who purify themselves."
Al-Baqarah 2:222
اللهم مُصَرِّفَ الْقُلُوْبِ صَرِّفْ قُلُوْبَنَا عَلَى طَاعتِكَ
O Allah! Controller of the hearts, direct our hearts to Your obedience
Ameen.
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