I love you for the sake of Allah...<3

Asalamu alaykum my dear brothers and sisters;

This month i’ll be covering the topic loving for the sake of Allah followed by duas and inspirational gems in sha Allah.

Abu Hurairah (may Allah be pleased with him) relates that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said,

Allah will ask on the Day of Judgment: “Where are those who loved each other for the sake of My glory? Today, on a day when there is no shade but Mine, I shall shade them with My shade.” [Muslim]

What does loving for the sake of Allah mean? How do we portray this feeling to others? This article will in sha Allah explain. May Allah bless you all.

What is loving for the sake of Allah mean?

Love is amongst the emotions in which Allah blessed human to feel. Loving for the sake of Allah is amongst the acts of worship that transcends the limits of our existence in this duniya, and endures into the Hereafter. Allah subhanahu wa taala says in the Quran in Surah Al-Zukhruf:

‘Close friends on that Day will be foes to one another—except for the righteous.’ [43:67]

What does this love involve? Are there duties?

In order for this sublime love to remain in the relationship with purity. There are duties in which one must act upon which brings both individuals closer to Allah subhanahu wa taala increasing their nobility.

First duty: Support each other by enjoin what is right and forbid what is wrong and help each other to strive for Jannah. Patience is key.

‘The believing men and women are protecting friends of one another. They enjoin what is right and forbid what is wrong.’ (Surah Al-Tawbah 9:71)

‘Surely, the human being is at loss. Except for those who have faith and do righteous deeds and exhort one another to truth and exhort one another to patience.’ (Surah Al-`Asr 103:2-3)

The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said, “One should help his brother, whether he is an oppressor or the one being oppressed. If he is an oppressor, forbid him from his oppression. If he is being oppressed, then come to his aid” (Muslim).

Second duty: Expect good for one another. Be truthful.

The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said, “None of you will attain (perfect) faith until he loves for his brother what he loves for himself” [Al-Bukhari and Muslim]

Third duty: Strengthen the relationship by helping each other fulfill each other’s duties via advise, greeting, remind them with duas, visit them when they are sick.

The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said, “A Muslim has six rights over another Muslim.” They asked, “What are they, Messenger of Allah?” He said, “When you meet him, greet him with Salam (Muslim's salutation meaning ‘peace’); when he invites you, accept his invitation; when he seeks your advice, advise him; when he sneezes and then praises Allah, invoke Allah’s mercy upon him; when he falls ill, visit him; when he dies, follow his funeral” (Muslim).

Fourth duty: Greet them with a smile

The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said, “Do not view any good act as insignificant, even the act of meeting your brother with a cheerful face” (Muslim).

Fifth duty: Keep them in your duas (supplications)

The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said, “A Muslim’s supplication for his brother in secret is answered. At his head an angel is appointed, and whenever he supplicates for his brother with something good, the angel appointed to him says, ‘Ameen, and likewise for you’” (Muslim).

Sixth duty: Give each other excuses and defend each other’s honour and keep secrets and never abuse nor use.

The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said, “It is not permissible for one Muslim to distress another” [Abu Dawud].

So my dear respected brothers and sisters; one can say i love you for the sake of Allah easily but it also has duties that one needs to act upon. Can there be a container without a cover?

Common question, what do I say when some says I love you for the sake of Allah?

In summary.....

Inspirational Gems...

Inspirational Gem 1

Anas bin Malik (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Prophet (sallallaahu ’alayhi wa sallam) said, "There are three qualities whoever has them, will taste the sweetness of Iman: To love Allah and His Messenger (sallallaahu ’alayhi wa sallam) more than anyone else; to love a slave (of Allah) only for (the sake of) Allah; and to abhor returning to infidelity after Allah has saved him from it as he would abhor to be thrown into the fire (of Hell)".
[Al-Bukhari and Muslim].

Commentary on Inspirational Gem 1:
[Source: Chapter 46 Imam Al-Nawawi's Riyad us Saliheen]

1. In this Hadith, the love of Allah signiffies the sweetness of Iman.
2. The love of Allah and His Prophet (sallallaahu ’alayhi wa sallam) is the cornerstone of the Faith. When it is said that this love should exceed one's love for everything else in the universe, it means that what is enjoined by Allah and His Prophet (sallallaahu ’alayhi wa sallam) must be given preference over everything else, whether it is love for the wife, children, worldly interests, desires or whims. When there is a clash between the two, the former should be given preference over the latter.

Inspirational Gem 2
Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Prophet (sallallaahu ’alayhi wa sallam) said, "Seven are (the persons) whom Allah will give Shade of His Thrown on the Day when there would be no shade other than His Throne's Shade: A just ruler; a youth who grew up worshipping Allah; a man whose heart is attached to mosques; two persons who love and meet each other and depart from each other for the sake of Allah; a man whom an extremely beautiful woman seduces (for illicit relation), but he (rejects this offer by saying): `I fear Allah'; a man who gives in charity and conceals it (to such an extent) that the left hand does not know what the right has given; and a person who remembers Allah in solitude and his eyes well up". [Al-Bukhari and Muslim].

Inspirational Gem 3
Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: Messenger of Allah (sallallaahu ’alayhi wa sallam) said, "By Him in Whose Hand my soul is! You will not enter Jannah until you believe, and you shall not believe until you love one another. May I inform you of something, if you do, you love each other. Promote greeting amongst you (by saying As-salamu `alaikum to one another)".
[Muslim].

Commentary on Inspiration Gem 2
[Source: Chapter 46 Imam Al-Nawawi's Riyad us Saliheen]

This Hadith mentions seven types of people whom Almighty Allah provides special protection or His Throne's Shade. In some Ahadith this blessing has also been promised for some noble actions over and above those which have been mentioned here. Some `Ulama' including As-Sakhkhawi and Al-Hafiz Ibn Hajar have given a list of seventy such actions. Imam As-Suyuti said: "The (present) Hadith mentions only seven qualities to bring into prominence their importance and also the importance of acting upon them'.

Commentary on Inspirational Gem 3 
[Source: Chapter 46 Imam Al-Nawawi's Riyad us Saliheen]

In this Hadith, Islam has been regarded as the medium of mutual love. This is the reason Muslims have been enjoined to greet each other regardless of acquaintance. It does not, however, mean that a Muslim will be a true believer or entitled to Jannah, by mere greeting. What it really means is that his Faith will become meaningful only when it is supported by actions. Greeting is an Islamic custom and a practical form and demonstration of it. The combination of Faith and its practice will take a Muslim to Jannah.

Inspirational Gem 4
Mu`adh (bin Jabal) (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: Messenger of Allah (sallallaahu ’alayhi wa sallam) said, "Allah, the Exalted, has said: `For those who love one another for the sake of My Glory, there will be seats of light (on the Day of Resurrection), and they will be envied by the Prophets and martyrs".  
[At-Tirmidhi].

Commentary of Inspirational Gem 4
[Source: Chapter 46 Imam Al-Nawawi's Riyad us Saliheen]

This Hadith tells us that Allah will grant an exalted position to such people who love one another for His sake. "They will be envied by the Prophets and martyrs'' does not mean that they will be granted a place higher than even the Prophets because the highest position will be granted to the Prophets, as these are the best of Allah's creation. These words simply draw our attention to the superiority and the exalted position those who love one another for Allah's sake will have on the Day of Resurrection.

Inspirational Gem 5
Abu Idris Al-Khaulani (May Allah had mercy upon him) reported: I once entered the mosque in Damascus. I happened to catch sight of a young man who had bright teeth (i.e., he was always seen smiling). A number of people had gathered around him. When they differed over anything they would refer it to him and act upon his advice. I asked who he was and I was told that he was Mu`adh bin Jabal (May Allah be pleased with him) The next day I hastened to the mosque, but found that he had arrived before me and was busy in performing Salat. I waited until he finished, and then went to him from the front, greeted him with Salam and said to him, "By Allah I love you.'' He asked, "For the sake of Allah?'' I replied, "Yes, for the sake of Allah". He again asked me, "Is it for Allah's sake?'' I replied, "Yes, it is for Allah's sake.'' Then he took hold of my cloak, drew me to himself and said, "Rejoice,! I heard Messenger of Allah (sallallaahu ’alayhi wa sallam) saying, `Allah, the Exalted, says: My love is due to those who love one another for My sake, meet one another for My sake, visit one another for My sake and spend in charity for My sake".
[Malik].

Inspirational Gem 6 
Abu Karimah Al-Miqdad bin Ma`dikarib (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Prophet (sallallaahu ’alayhi wa sallam) said, "When a man loves his brother (for Allah sake) let him tell him that he loves him".
[At-Tirmidhi and Abu Dawud].

Inspirational Gem 7
Mu`adh (bin Jabal) (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: Messenger of Allah (sallallaahu ’alayhi wa sallam) held my hand and said, "O Mu`adh, By Allah, I love you and advise you not to miss supplicating after every Salat (prayer) saying: `Allahumma a`inni `ala dhikrika wa shukrika, wa husni `ibadatika,' (O Allah, help me remember You, expressing gratitude to You and worship You in the best manner)".
[Abu Dawud and An-Nasa'i].

Commentary of Inspirational Gem 5
[Source: Chapter 46 Imam Al-Nawawi's Riyad us Saliheen]
Besides the merit of mutual affection, contact and co-operation for the pleasure of Allah, this Hadith tells us that one should disclose one's affection to him whom one loves. It also tells us that when a person is engaged in worship or daily round of recitation, his visitor should not sit before him so that his concentration is not affected. He should sit behind him and wait till he has finished his prayer. The Hadith also teaches us to approach someone from the front so as not to scare him.

Commentary on Inspirational Gem 6
[Source: Chapter 46 Imam Al-Nawawi's Riyad us Saliheen]
The wisdom behind informing someone that one loves him for the sake of Allah, is to make him aware of the regard shown to him so that this will turn into mutual affection and will, therefore, promote cooperation with each other.

Commentary on Inspirational Gem 7
[Source: Chapter 46 Imam Al-Nawawi's Riyad us Saliheen]
We learn from this Hadith the following:

1. It is commendable to inform those whom one loves for Allah's sake, of this love.

2. The superiority of Mu`adh.

3. It is commendable to say this Du`a after each obligatory Salat.

4. It is commendable to seek Allah's Help in order to discharge one's duties towards Allah in the best possible manner.