Is love for the sake of Allah and fulfilling its rights considered an act of worship and a means of drawing closer to Allah? And is its reward like that of Hajj, as Al-Hasan Al-Basri said: "O A'mash, do you not know that going out to fulfill your brother's need is a Hajj after a Hajj?" And will the one who loves for the sake of Allah reach the point of standing in the shade of the Most Merciful and earning His love?
Love for the sake of Allah is one of the greatest bonds of faith. Through it, affection and mutual advice are achieved among people, and it is considered among the best deeds and acts of worship. Fulfilling the needs of Muslims, which has a far-reaching benefit, takes precedence over i'tikaf (spiritual retreat), as stated in the : "For me to walk with my brother to fulfill a need is more beloved to me than to seclude myself for a month in this mosque of mine." And among the signs of Allah's love for those who love each other for His sake is what is mentioned in the Hadith Qudsi: "My love is guaranteed for those who love each other for My sake." These high ranks can be attained through sincere and devoted love for Allah, cooperation in righteousness and piety, and loving for others what you love for yourself.
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