*SERIES ON QUALITIES THAT ALLAH LOVES*
1. *Tawbah (Repentance)*
" For Allah loves those who turn to Him
constantly in repentance " (Surah Al
Baqarah 2:222)
Repentance is a form of detoxification
– Sincere repentance cleanses and
beautifies the Iman (faith).
We all commit sins but Allah loves
those who after committing sins, seek
forgiveness with deep sorrow and regret.
This is the only way by which the past
can be set right. Allah has a concern for
those He loves, therefore each time we slip
and relapse into the abyss of desires and sincerely repent, He (exalted be Him) leads
us out of it to the summit of forgiveness
and further relieves us of hardship and
provides for us.
2. *TAHARAH (Purification)*
" Allah loves those who keep themselves
pure and clean ". (Surah Al Baqarah 2:222)
This is the external purification. The
secret to this is performing the acts with
the intention of following the example of
the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon
him).
The removal of filth from the body by
performing wudhu (ablution) and ghusl
(ritual bath) and removal of filth from the
garment, body and place of prayer. They
are acts that purify the body and radiate
the Iman. It is a means by which Almighty
Allah will wipe out our sins and raise our
ranks.
3. *TAQWA (Piety)*
" for Allah loveth the righteous (the
pious) " (Surah Al Tawbah 9:4)
The fear of Allah is the source of a pure
soul – it is borne out of love and
obedience. Thus, a pious person is
constantly driven to do good only.
He/She is humble and does not flaunt
piety in front of others. The fear of Allah
beautifies the Iman and is the origin of all
good as one continues to strive to do only
what pleases Allah and stay away from the
things that would displease him.
Piety is an internal quality as the
Prophet (peace and blessings be upon
him) said, " The piety is here, (and while
saying so) he pointed towards his chest
thrice ". (Sahih Muslim, Book #032, Hadith
#6219) and it is a quality that puts us
above others in the sight of Allah.
4. *IHSAN (Goodness & Perfection)*
" for Allah loves those who do good... "
(Surah Ali 'Imran 3:134)
Prophet Muhammad(pbuh) says, "
Ihsan is to worship Allah as if you see
Him, and if you cannot achieve this state
of devotion then you must consider that He
is looking at you ." (Sahih Bukhari, Book #2,
Hadith #47).
Ihsan goes beyond a noble trait; it is an
integral part of Islam. It is the secret to an
attentive heart – knowing that Allah is
watching everything. This fills the heart
with respect and veneration and one
becomes too embarrassed to go against
Allah's commands. It promotes
performance of good deeds for the sake of
Allah and not for show-off or to gain praise
or fame.
5. *TAWAAKUL (Trust in Allah)*
" For Allah loves those who put their
trust (in Him). " (Surah Ali 'Imran 3:159)
The secret and reality of trust in Allah is
the reliance of the heart on Allah alone.
Therefore trusting in Allah by word of
mouth is different from trusting in Him by
the heart.
Reliance is doing and hoping; doing
everything necessary within one's
capability to achieve one's aim and hoping
with tranquility of heart and soul and
putting one's trust in Allah with firm belief
that whatever the outcome might be, it is
as a result of the Will of Allah and His
Decree.
One should never feel that too much
time has passed by without supplications
being answered; rather we should always
place our hope on the One who is able to
do all things. Prophet Muhammad (peace
and blessings be upon him ) says, " If you
all depend on Allah, with due reliance, He
would certainly give you provision as He
gives to birds who go forth hungry in the
morning and return with full bellies at
dusk " (At-Tirmidhi)
6. *QIST (Justice)*
" for Allah loves those who judge in
equity ." (Surah Al Ma'idah 5:42) " for Allah
loves those who are fair (and just) ." (Surah
Al Hujurat 49:9)
Justice is a prerequisite to peace which
is missing in our contemporary society. It
involves giving other people the right we
give ourselves, treating people the way we
would like to be treated.
Justice sounds like a word meant for
the leaders alone but rather it affects us
all.
It means: - To be equitable in speech
and in actions. - With no degree of
discrimination or false testimony.- It
involves being fair with regards to one's
family and those who are in our custody.-
Justice between children by not giving one
preference over the other. - By not
committing wrong against oneself such as
engaging in sinful practices and immoral
acts. - Justice with Allah in not associating
any being with Him in worship and
obedience.
*7. Sabr (Patience)*
" And Allah Loves those who are firm
and steadfast (As-Sabirin (the patient))."
(Surah Ali 'Imran 3:146)
Patience is one of the most noble of
virtues and traits. It is to endure what one
dislikes with a sense of acceptance and
submission and anticipating Allah's
reward.
Ali (may Allah be pleased with him) said:
"Patience to Iman is like the head to a
body: if the head is cut off, the body
perishes as well." (Gems and jewels – wise
sayings, interesting events & moral
lessons from the Islamic history, compiled
by Abdul-Malik Mujahid (Darussalam))
Muslims should adhere to patience
when afflicted with calamity and should
not yield either to desperation nor
despondence because if we are patient,
everything that was destined and
preordained for us will occur and we will be
rewarded. If we complain and are
hopeless, then all that was destined for us
will still occur, but we will be blamed for
our impatience at Allah's Will.
8. *KINDNESS*
Aisha (RA) narrated: The Messenger
of Allah (Peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: “ Allah loves kindness in
all matters. ” (Bukhari)
The best kindness is to one's parents.
Do not speak or act rudely to them.
***Abdullah b. Mas'ud reported:
I said: Messenger of Allah, which of the deeds (takes one) nearer to Paradise? He (the Holy Prophet) replied: Prayer at its proper time, I said: What next, Messenger of Allah? He replied: Kindness to the parents. I said: What next? He replied: Jihad in the cause of Allah.
(Sahih Muslim 85)
Allah loves those who show kindness to all irrespective of their social status, stature, race, educational status,Age, religion....etc.
***A'isha, the wife of Allah's Apostle (ﷺ), reported that Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) said:
A'isha, verily Allah is kind and He loves kindness and confers upon kindness which he does not confer upon severity and does not confer upon anything else besides it (kindness).
(Sahih Muslim 2593)
Kindness adds beauty to anyone that is kind even to the animals.
***A'isha, the wife of Allah's Apostle (ﷺ), reported Allah's Apostle (ﷺ) as saying:
Kindness is not to be found in anything but that it adds to its beauty and it is not withdrawn from anything but it makes it defective.
(Sahih Muslim 2594)
9. *HUMILITY OF THE RICH*
Sa’d Ibn Abi Waqqas (RA) said: Allah’s
Messenger (SAW ) said: “ Allah loves the
believer who is pious and rich, but does
not show off .” (Muslim)
10. *BELIEF AND WORK*
Al-Tabarâni narrated: Allah’s Messenger
(SAW ) said: “ Allah loves the slave who
believes and acquires a career (or work) .”
11. *VIRTUOSITY*
The Messenger of Allah (SAW) said: “
Allah loves the believer who is poor but
virtuous enough to refrain from begging
though he has many children .” (Muslim
and Ahmad)
12. *STRENGTH*
Allah’s Messenger (SAW ) said: “ The
strong believer is better and more loved by
Allah than the weak one, but they are both
good .” (Muslim) So we should try and stay
fit for the Sake of Allah and encourage our
children for sports rather than Play-station, Dancing/Music.
13. *LOVE FOR THE SAKE OF ALLAH*
Abû Hurayrah relates that the Prophet
(peace 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. ” [Sahîh Muslim (2566)] .”
May Allāh (Sub-haanahu wata'aala) guide us. Ameen
1. *Tawbah (Repentance)*
" For Allah loves those who turn to Him
constantly in repentance " (Surah Al
Baqarah 2:222)
Repentance is a form of detoxification
– Sincere repentance cleanses and
beautifies the Iman (faith).
We all commit sins but Allah loves
those who after committing sins, seek
forgiveness with deep sorrow and regret.
This is the only way by which the past
can be set right. Allah has a concern for
those He loves, therefore each time we slip
and relapse into the abyss of desires and sincerely repent, He (exalted be Him) leads
us out of it to the summit of forgiveness
and further relieves us of hardship and
provides for us.
2. *TAHARAH (Purification)*
" Allah loves those who keep themselves
pure and clean ". (Surah Al Baqarah 2:222)
This is the external purification. The
secret to this is performing the acts with
the intention of following the example of
the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon
him).
The removal of filth from the body by
performing wudhu (ablution) and ghusl
(ritual bath) and removal of filth from the
garment, body and place of prayer. They
are acts that purify the body and radiate
the Iman. It is a means by which Almighty
Allah will wipe out our sins and raise our
ranks.
3. *TAQWA (Piety)*
" for Allah loveth the righteous (the
pious) " (Surah Al Tawbah 9:4)
The fear of Allah is the source of a pure
soul – it is borne out of love and
obedience. Thus, a pious person is
constantly driven to do good only.
He/She is humble and does not flaunt
piety in front of others. The fear of Allah
beautifies the Iman and is the origin of all
good as one continues to strive to do only
what pleases Allah and stay away from the
things that would displease him.
Piety is an internal quality as the
Prophet (peace and blessings be upon
him) said, " The piety is here, (and while
saying so) he pointed towards his chest
thrice ". (Sahih Muslim, Book #032, Hadith
#6219) and it is a quality that puts us
above others in the sight of Allah.
4. *IHSAN (Goodness & Perfection)*
" for Allah loves those who do good... "
(Surah Ali 'Imran 3:134)
Prophet Muhammad(pbuh) says, "
Ihsan is to worship Allah as if you see
Him, and if you cannot achieve this state
of devotion then you must consider that He
is looking at you ." (Sahih Bukhari, Book #2,
Hadith #47).
Ihsan goes beyond a noble trait; it is an
integral part of Islam. It is the secret to an
attentive heart – knowing that Allah is
watching everything. This fills the heart
with respect and veneration and one
becomes too embarrassed to go against
Allah's commands. It promotes
performance of good deeds for the sake of
Allah and not for show-off or to gain praise
or fame.
5. *TAWAAKUL (Trust in Allah)*
" For Allah loves those who put their
trust (in Him). " (Surah Ali 'Imran 3:159)
The secret and reality of trust in Allah is
the reliance of the heart on Allah alone.
Therefore trusting in Allah by word of
mouth is different from trusting in Him by
the heart.
Reliance is doing and hoping; doing
everything necessary within one's
capability to achieve one's aim and hoping
with tranquility of heart and soul and
putting one's trust in Allah with firm belief
that whatever the outcome might be, it is
as a result of the Will of Allah and His
Decree.
One should never feel that too much
time has passed by without supplications
being answered; rather we should always
place our hope on the One who is able to
do all things. Prophet Muhammad (peace
and blessings be upon him ) says, " If you
all depend on Allah, with due reliance, He
would certainly give you provision as He
gives to birds who go forth hungry in the
morning and return with full bellies at
dusk " (At-Tirmidhi)
6. *QIST (Justice)*
" for Allah loves those who judge in
equity ." (Surah Al Ma'idah 5:42) " for Allah
loves those who are fair (and just) ." (Surah
Al Hujurat 49:9)
Justice is a prerequisite to peace which
is missing in our contemporary society. It
involves giving other people the right we
give ourselves, treating people the way we
would like to be treated.
Justice sounds like a word meant for
the leaders alone but rather it affects us
all.
It means: - To be equitable in speech
and in actions. - With no degree of
discrimination or false testimony.- It
involves being fair with regards to one's
family and those who are in our custody.-
Justice between children by not giving one
preference over the other. - By not
committing wrong against oneself such as
engaging in sinful practices and immoral
acts. - Justice with Allah in not associating
any being with Him in worship and
obedience.
*7. Sabr (Patience)*
" And Allah Loves those who are firm
and steadfast (As-Sabirin (the patient))."
(Surah Ali 'Imran 3:146)
Patience is one of the most noble of
virtues and traits. It is to endure what one
dislikes with a sense of acceptance and
submission and anticipating Allah's
reward.
Ali (may Allah be pleased with him) said:
"Patience to Iman is like the head to a
body: if the head is cut off, the body
perishes as well." (Gems and jewels – wise
sayings, interesting events & moral
lessons from the Islamic history, compiled
by Abdul-Malik Mujahid (Darussalam))
Muslims should adhere to patience
when afflicted with calamity and should
not yield either to desperation nor
despondence because if we are patient,
everything that was destined and
preordained for us will occur and we will be
rewarded. If we complain and are
hopeless, then all that was destined for us
will still occur, but we will be blamed for
our impatience at Allah's Will.
8. *KINDNESS*
Aisha (RA) narrated: The Messenger
of Allah (Peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: “ Allah loves kindness in
all matters. ” (Bukhari)
The best kindness is to one's parents.
Do not speak or act rudely to them.
***Abdullah b. Mas'ud reported:
I said: Messenger of Allah, which of the deeds (takes one) nearer to Paradise? He (the Holy Prophet) replied: Prayer at its proper time, I said: What next, Messenger of Allah? He replied: Kindness to the parents. I said: What next? He replied: Jihad in the cause of Allah.
(Sahih Muslim 85)
Allah loves those who show kindness to all irrespective of their social status, stature, race, educational status,Age, religion....etc.
***A'isha, the wife of Allah's Apostle (ﷺ), reported that Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) said:
A'isha, verily Allah is kind and He loves kindness and confers upon kindness which he does not confer upon severity and does not confer upon anything else besides it (kindness).
(Sahih Muslim 2593)
Kindness adds beauty to anyone that is kind even to the animals.
***A'isha, the wife of Allah's Apostle (ﷺ), reported Allah's Apostle (ﷺ) as saying:
Kindness is not to be found in anything but that it adds to its beauty and it is not withdrawn from anything but it makes it defective.
(Sahih Muslim 2594)
9. *HUMILITY OF THE RICH*
Sa’d Ibn Abi Waqqas (RA) said: Allah’s
Messenger (SAW ) said: “ Allah loves the
believer who is pious and rich, but does
not show off .” (Muslim)
10. *BELIEF AND WORK*
Al-Tabarâni narrated: Allah’s Messenger
(SAW ) said: “ Allah loves the slave who
believes and acquires a career (or work) .”
11. *VIRTUOSITY*
The Messenger of Allah (SAW) said: “
Allah loves the believer who is poor but
virtuous enough to refrain from begging
though he has many children .” (Muslim
and Ahmad)
12. *STRENGTH*
Allah’s Messenger (SAW ) said: “ The
strong believer is better and more loved by
Allah than the weak one, but they are both
good .” (Muslim) So we should try and stay
fit for the Sake of Allah and encourage our
children for sports rather than Play-station, Dancing/Music.
13. *LOVE FOR THE SAKE OF ALLAH*
Abû Hurayrah relates that the Prophet
(peace 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. ” [Sahîh Muslim (2566)] .”
May Allāh (Sub-haanahu wata'aala) guide us. Ameen
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