You are here: Home / Archives for love

Acquiring the Love of Allah

November 10, 2009 By

The key to acquiring the love of Allāh ta’ala is: 1. Adopting the company of the pious (especially one’s shaykh). 2. Abstaining from sins. 3. Being punctual with one’s ma‘mÅ«lāt (prescribed practices). When someone enters the company of his shaykh, his heart is kindled with the Love of Allāh . However, when he leaves that blessed company, the flame of love is threatened by the gusting winds of the environment around him. If, affected by these winds, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Lifestyle & Character Tagged With: ,

Ten Statements On Love and Hate for Allah swt Sake

June 25, 2009 By

This comes from the editors of  IslamicTube.net Here are ten Statements from the Salaf On Love and Hate for Allah swt Sake These are collected in al-Ghazzali’s ‘Ihya’ ‘Ulum ad-Din’ (2/195 onwards): Here are ten Statements from the Salaf On Love and Hate for Allah swt Sake These are collected in al-Ghazzali’s ‘Ihya’ ‘Ulum ad-Din’ (2/195 onwards): 1 – ‘Umar bin al-Khattab said: “If one of you is blessed … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Muslim Heroes, Stories of the Sahaba Tagged With: , ,

A Mujahid letter to his wife.

August 19, 2008 By

Subhanallah, this will bring tears. A must for all married brothers. I can only beg of Allah to put this level of love of ones wife & love for Islam in our hearts. Youtube video below, if it doesnt play. I have pasted a transcription below. Dedicated to my Princess You never complained when you knew we would have nothing. You were content on having what little you needed. Where others would have left or moaned you never once let out a sigh. You understood what was written was … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Islamic Videos, Muslim Heroes Tagged With: , , , ,

My Love is Waiting

May 8, 2008 By

As she stands at the doorway, I bid my farewell. After exiting the door, I pause and glance over my shoulder. As I watch with a spark in my eyes, Her eyes start to trickle down to the floor. Patiently standing, I could sense the love emanating from her. Gently, I turn to her, “Sweetheart, Do not look towards the East or the West, Nor look at our photo albums which bring joy to the chest, Nor look towards the calls of Satan lest he seduces you, But look towards the sky and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Poetry & Short stories Tagged With: , , ,

Luqman & The Melon

February 18, 2008 By

Luqman, the sage, was employed to a rich man. Initially, his master treated Luqman with little regard but Luqman's character had a great effect on his master. Later his master regarded him as a trusted friend and respected him greatly. It became the practice of the master that whenever he received a special delicacy, he would first allow Luqman to taste of it. One day, the master received a melon as a gift. The master summoned Luqman and the master cut the melon into slices and gave a slice to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Poetry & Short stories Tagged With: , , , , ,