God Almighty (swt) says: My love is incumbent for those who love each other for Me; who sit together for Me; who visit each other for Me; and who spend on each other for Me.
Interpretation
The quote emphasizes the significance of love and connection among individuals for the sake of God.
This quote highlights the spiritual nature of love and community in Islam, suggesting that love and companionship among people should be rooted in the desire to please God. It reflects the idea that acts of love, sitting together, visiting, and supporting one another should all be done with a sincere intention towards God, creating a bond that elevates their relationships to a divine level.
In practice
This quote can be shared during a communal iftar to remind participants of the importance of loving ties in faith.
There is no denying that consideration of others is worthwhile and that our happiness is inextricably bound up with the happiness of others. There is no denying that if society suffers, we ourselves suffer, and the more our hearts and minds are afflicted with ill-will, the more miserable we become. We can reject religion, ideology, received wisdom, but we cannot escape the need for love and compassion.
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