Friday, February 13, 2009

Qualities That Allah, the almighty loves

"Say (O Muhammad to mankind): "If you (really) love
Allah, then follow me (i.e. accept Islamic monotheism,
follow the Quran and the Sunnah), Allah will love you
and forgive you your sins. And Allah is Oft-Forgiving,
Most Merciful." (Quran: 3:31)

Patience
"And Allah loves as-Sabirun (the patient)." (Quran:
3:146)

Justice and Dealing with Equity
"Be just: that is nearer to piety; and fear Allah."
(Quran: 5:8)

Putting Trust in Allah
"Certainly, Allah loves those who put their trust (in
Him)." (Quran: 3:159)

Perfection of One's Work
The Messenger (peace be upon him) said: "Allah loves
that if one does a job he perfects it."

Rescuing
Abu Ya ‘la Dailami and Ibn Asakir narrated: Abu
Hurairah and Anas Ibn Malik said: Allah's Messenger
(peace be upon him) said: "Allah loves rescuing the
one who needs rescue."

Being Kind and Gentle to Others
Baihaqani narrated: Allah's Messenger (peace be upon
him) said: "Allah is kind and gentle (to others)."

Kindliness
"Aisha narrated: The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon
him) said: "Allah loves kindliness in all matters."
(Bukhari)

Repentance
"Truly, Allah loves those who turn unto him in
repentance." (Quran: 2:222)

Piety
"Verily, then Allah loves those who are al-Muttaqun
(the pious)."
(Quran: 3:76)

Good-doing
"Truly, Allah loves Al-Muhsinun (the good-doers)."
(Quran: 2:195)

Body Purification
"And Allah loves those who make themselves clean and
pure [ i.e. who clean their private parts with dust
(which has the properties of soap) and water from
urine and stools, after answering the call of
nature]." (Quran: 9:108)

Humility of the Rich
Muslim narrated: Sa'd Ibn Abi Waqqas said: Allah's
Messenger (peace be upon him) said: "Allah loves the
believer who is pious and rich, but does not show
off."

Belief and Work
Al-Tabarani narrated: Allah's Messenger (peace be upon
him) said: "Allah loves the slave who believes and
acquires a career (or work)."

Reflection of Allah's Grace
Al-Tirmidhi narrated: Allah's Messenger (peace be upon
him) said: "Allah loves from amongst his slaves, the
one who has a sense of zeal or honor."

Magnanimity
Al-Hakim narrated: The Messenger of Allah (peace be
upon him) said: "Allah is All-Generous and He loves
generosity in sale, purchase and judgment."

Virtuosity
The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said: "
Allah loves the slave-believer who is poor but
virtuous enough to refrain from begging though he has
many children." (Muslim and Ahmed)

Loftiness
Al-Tabarani narrated: the Messenger of Allah (peace be
upon him) said: "Allah loves lofty matters and
superiority and hates inferior matters."

Justice
Allah's Messenger (peace be upon him) said: "Allah
loves that you be just toward your children even when
kissing them." (Ibn Al-Najjar)

Strength
Muslim narrated: Allah's Messenger (peace be upon him)
said: "The strong believer is better and more loved by
Allah than the weak one, but they are both good."

Love for the Sake of Allah
Al-Tabarani, Ibn Ya'la, Ibn Hibban and Al-Hakim
narrated: Allah's Messenger (peace be upon him) said:
"If two men love each other for the sake of Allah, the
stronger in love to his brother will be more loved by
Allah."

Forgiveness
Ibn Iday narrated: Allah's Messenger (peace be upon
him) said: "Allah is All-Forgiving and He loves
forgiveness."

Continuous Performance of Righteous Deeds
Bukhari and Muslim narrated: Allah's Messenger (peace
be upon him) said: "The best loved deeds to Allah are
the ones that are continuous even if they are not very
many."

Loving and Visiting Believers
Malik narrated: Allah's Messenger (peace be upon him)
said: "Allah said: My love is due to those who meet
for My sake, visit one another and make any effort for
My pleasure."

Exhortation and Advising
Abdullah, the son of Imam Ahmed narrated: It was said:
Allah's Messenger (peace be upon him) said: "The best
loved slaves to Allah are those who exhort their
slaves."

Love of Virtuous Deeds
Ibn Abi Al-Dunya narrated: Allah's Messenger (peace be
upon him) said: "The best loved slaves to Allah are
those who are made to love virtue and loving virtuous
deeds is made lovely to them."

Good Manners and Conduct
Al-Tirmidhi narrated: Allah's Messenger (peace be upon
him) said: "The best loved by me and the nearest to me
on the seats on the Day of Resurrection are those who
have the best manners and conduct amongst you, who are
intimate, are on good terms with others and are
humble, and the most hated by me and who will be on
the furthest seats from me are those who are talkative
and arrogant."

Love of Allah is the basis of worship that should be
directed to Him alone. Any other love should be for
His sake too. The real love of Allah is to do whatever
He ordained and to abandon whatever He forbade, in
addition to following the Prophet's Sunnah.

Whoever obeys someone or something other than Allah
and His Messenger, or follows any saying other than
theirs, or fears other than Allah or seeks the
pleasure of other than Allah, or puts his trust in
other than Him, does not love Allah, nor does he love
His Messenger. Muslims should also love one another
and wish the best for one another. Allah's Messenger
(peace be upon him) said:

"One will not be a true believer unless he loves for
his brother what he loves for himself." (Bukhari,
Muslim, Nasa'i, Ahmed and Ibn Majah)

Imam Malik and Imam Ahmed narrated: Allah's Messenger
(peace be upon him) said: "Allah said: My love is due
to those who love one another for My sake."

2 comments:

  1. As Salaamu 'alaikum,

    This post is a beautiful reminder! I love it! May Allah makes us of those described in the above verses. Ameen!

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  2. Wa alaikum salaam wa rahmatullah,

    Ameen!!

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