Is preferring the love of Aisha and Khadijah (may Allah be pleased with them both) over the love of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him), or not reaching the degree of yearning for him (peace and blessings be upon him), considered natural or a deficiency in faith, and what is the way to attain this degree of yearning?
A Muslim must love the Prophet (peace be upon him) more than anyone else, as stated in the : "None of you will truly believe until I am more beloved to him than his child, his father, and all people." This love increases by learning about his biography and morals, and knowing his virtues, for every good that a servant receives is due to his mission. Loving Aisha and Khadijah (may Allah be pleased with them) is part of the religion, but it should not exceed the love of the Prophet (peace be upon him), for they loved him and their love for him was the reason for his love for them. This feeling is merely a whisper (waswasa), and a Muslim should read the Prophet's biography (peace be upon him), strengthen his love in his heart, love all his companions, and send abundant blessings upon him.
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