Fair tresses man's imperial race ensnare; And beauty draws us with a single hair.
Alexander PopeRead
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.
Fair tresses man's imperial race ensnare; And beauty draws us with a single hair.
If the praise of others elates me and their blame depresses me; if I cannot rest under misunderstandin g without defending myself; if I love to be loved more than to love, to be served more than to serve, then I know nothing of Calvary love.
If you love, you will suffer. The only way to protect yourself against suffering is to protect yourself against love - and that is the greatest suffering of all, loneliness.
So, fall asleep love, loved by me... for I know love, I am loved by thee.
Love and compassion are necessities, not luxuries. Without them humanity cannot survive.
Oh, I don’t mean you’re handsome, not the way people think of handsome. Your face seems kind. But your eyes - they’re beautiful. They’re wild, crazy, like some animal peering out of a forest on fire.
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