Yuhibbunahum Kahubbillah Wallazina Amanuu Ashaddu Hubban Lillah Albaqarah 165 - ~repack~

The verse teaches us that .

Yuhibbunahum kahubbillah wallazina amanuu ashaddu hubban lillah (Al-Baqarah 165) is not just a historical criticism of idol worshipers in Makkah. It is a mirror held up to every human soul. The verse teaches us that

Islam does not teach the eradication of love. It teaches the purification and prioritization of love. The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) famously stated three signs of faith: "Whoever loves Allah and His Messenger more than anything else, loves others only for the sake of Allah, and hates to return to disbelief as he hates to be thrown into fire." (Bukhari & Muslim). Islam does not teach the eradication of love

This is the instinctive love humans have for food, water, shelter, spouse, and children. It is not blameworthy unless it supersedes obedience to Allah. This is the instinctive love humans have for

"Wa minan naasi man yattakhizu min doonil laahi andaaday yuhibbunahum kahubbillah, wallazeena aamanuu ashaddu hubban lillah..."

To be among "those who believe" is to ensure that no person, no career, no wealth, and no personal desire ever eclipses our love for the Divine. When Allah becomes our primary love, all other loves in our lives become correctly ordered, pure, and blessed. If you would like to explore this topic further,

: While polytheists split their love between Allah and their idols, believers focus their entire devotion on Allah alone. Reasoning : Believers are "stronger" in love because: They recognize Allah’s Oneness and absolute Power.