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Sep 1, 2007 · Faḍl (d. 319/931) says: ‘Love is the falling away of all love from the heart, save the love of the Beloved (al-Ḥabīb).’ 88 In a saying which is echoed by many Sufis: ‘It is said, “Love is a fire in the heart which burns all that is other than what the Beloved seeks (murād al-maḥbūb)”.’ 89 It is also presented as the counterbalance of fear, a position in which one most ...
- Joseph E. B. Lumbard
- 2007
One of the most compact, penetrating discourses on love is found in I John 4:7-21. The word is used 27 times in these verses. The central basis for men to love one another is rooted in the nature of God Himself. "God is love." What is accepted as commonplace in Christianity is a dim reflection in the Qur'an. While "God is great" [Allahu akbar ...
Love is one of the noblest human principles and traits that cultivate the spirit of interaction, solidarity, and cooperation and add affection to human relationships and dealings. All heavenly and manmade religions cherish love in its top-down (God-creation), bottom-up (creation-God), and horizontal (interpersonal) dimensions.
Jan 10, 2023 · Summary of answer. Love in Islam may be divided into specific love and general love. Specific love may be divided into permissible love and prohibited love. General love is of three types: 1- natural love; 2- love based on mercy and pity; and 3- love based on acquaintance and friendship. Praise be to Allah.
Nov 2, 2011 · Discover the comprehensive concept of true love in Islam, where mutual affection, intimacy, and compassion are encouraged beyond mere romantic notions. Islam emphasizes love not just between spouses but towards all, including Allah, the Prophet, and the community. Learn how the teachings of the Prophet advocate for open expressions of love and ...
Radiant Teachings of Islam. The Meaning of Love. Mawlana Asif Iqbal Attari Madani. Sincere believers yearn for the sweet elixir of true love, which enriches the heart, feeds the soul, and fills our inner cores with unprecedented happiness. Love is the source without which one is considered dead and the light without which one wanders in darkness.
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One of the most common Persian words for love is d ūst ī, which also means friendship. In early texts, it was used to translate not only h.ubb but also wal āya, which is derived from wal ī, friend. The Quran says that God is the friend of the believers and that the believers are the. ’. friends of God.
