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The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) warned: "Turaab ad-dinar" (Woe to the slave of Dinar and Dirham). When a person wakes up thinking only of their stock portfolio, sacrifices their prayers for a business meeting, or lies to gain status, their love for wealth has become a rival to their love for Allah.
The depths of human love are vast, yet the Quran introduces a scale of affection that transcends the mortal plane. In Surah Al-Baqarah, Ayat 165, Allah states: "Yuhibbunahum kahubbillah wallazina amanuu ashaddu hubban lillah" (They love them as they should love Allah, but those who believe are stronger in their love for Allah).
"And among the people are those who take (for worship) others besides Allah as rivals (to Allah). They love them as they (should) love Allah. But those who believe are stronger in love for Allah..."
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The Arabic word ashaddu stems from the root shaddah , meaning strength, intensity, tightness, or firmness. Coupled with hubb (love), it denotes a bond that cannot be easily broken.
Love for Allah brings peace, while love for temporary things brings anxiety.
“They love them as they love Allah. But those who believe are stronger in their love for Allah.”
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The heart bonds with what the tongue frequently mentions. Regular remembrance keeps the awareness of Allah active in daily life.
: This intense love is coupled with Khauf (fear of displeasing Him) and Raja’ (hope in His mercy).
Ibn Taymiyyah (may Allah have mercy on him) famously said: "The love of Allah is the foundation of faith. It is the principle upon which all actions are built. Without it, the heart is dead."
The brilliance of the Qur'an is its narrative flow. Verse 165 is immediately followed by verses 166 and 167, which paint a terrifying picture of the Hereafter: They love them as they (should) love Allah
Joy and devotion should be directed first to the Source of all blessings.
Yuhibbunahum Kahubbillah wallazina amanuu ashaddu hubban lillah is a timeless call to straighten our priorities and anchor our hearts in the only love that is truly worthy of our ultimate devotion. If you would like to delve deeper, I can provide:
The phrase ashaddu hubban (أشد حبا) implies a unique, exclusive type of love that cannot be shared.