Love is among the most exalted of human feelings. When this love revolves around Almighty Allah Taala 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 Quran and Sunnah often speak about the noble status of those whom Allah graces to possess such love. The Prophet peace and blessings be upon him said, Among Allah’s servants are people who are neither prophets nor martyrs, but whom the prophets and martyrs will deem fortunate because of their high status with Allah. The Companions asked, O Messenger of Allah! Inform us of who they are. The Prophet peace and blessings be upon him) 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 peace and blessings be upon him went on to describe their great reward on the Day of Resurrection: By Allah, their faces will be luminous and they will be upon light. They will feel no fear when the people will be feeling fear, and they will feel no grief when the people will be grieving. Then he peace and blessings be upon him read the verse: Behold! Verily on the friends of Allah there is no fear, nor shall they grieve Yunus 10:62. Abu Dawud Love for Allah’s sake transcends the limits of our worldly existence, enduring into the life to come. Allah says, Close friends on that Day will be foes to one another except for the righteous. Az-Zu
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