In the journey of faith, love is the driving force. It dictates our priorities, fuels our actions, and shapes our ultimate destination. While human beings are inherently wired to love—expressing affection for family, wealth, beauty, and worldly pleasures—the Quran provides a profound spiritual litmus test regarding the nature and focus of this love.
Scholars such as and Maududi break down the spiritual layers of this verse to show how it applies to our lives: In the journey of faith, love is the driving force
The Quranic phrase from Surah Al-Baqarah, Ayat 165 serves as the ultimate yardstick for measuring the depth of a believer's love and faith. Scholars such as and Maududi break down the
Achieving the state of ashaddu hubban lillah is a lifetime journey of spiritual cultivation. Scholars recommend several practical avenues to increase this love: They love them as they [should] love Allah
"And [yet], among the people are those who take other than Allah as equals [to Him]. They love them as they [should] love Allah. But those who believe are stronger in love for Allah..." (Quran 2:165)
The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) explicitly connected the intensity of love to the experiential joy of religion. He said: