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Faith is a profound essence, the sweetness and
joy of which surpass all worldly possessions. However, this sweetness and joy
are only experienced by the individual who holds Allah in greater affection
than anything else in the world. A person who values anything more than Allah
cannot be considered a true worshiper or ardent devotee of Allah. When we speak
of love, it inherently demands certain responsibilities, the foremost being
that love always entails sacrifice. It is widely acknowledged that love is an
internal state, invisible to the external eye, but one’s actions serve as
testimony to whether this deep reservoir of love truly exists within them.
A person may verbally assert their love for
their beloved, but when the moment for selflessness and sacrifice arises, if
their actions do not align with their words, their love cannot be regarded as
genuine. Those who love Allah are reciprocated with Allah’s love, and when
Allah loves a creature, He instills His love within their heart. As this
fragrance of love ascends to the heavens, the celestial beings begin to
manifest their love for that individual. Moreover, when this essence of love
spreads across the Earth, it permeates all living beings—whether human, bird,
mammal, or predator—who develop an inherent and profound affection for that
creature.
The Prophet Muhammad (P.B.U.H.) said: "When
Allah loves a person, He calls upon Angel Jibril (P.B.U.H.) and says, 'I love
such and such a person, so you should also love him.'
Angel Jibril (P.B.U.H.) then loves him, and the
inhabitants of the heavens announce, 'Allah loves such and such a person, so
you too should love him.' The inhabitants of the heavens begin to love him as well.
Then, Allah instills acceptance and affection for this person in the hearts of
the people on earth."
When the name of Allah is invoked, one central
truth becomes evident: Allah’s profound love for His creation. It is this very
love that compels Him to provide the means necessary for sustaining life. He
has instructed the earth to generate a variety of nourishment for His
creatures, and has ordained the sun to protect the atmosphere from
contamination, safeguarding His creatures from illness. The moon is commanded
to imbue fruits with sweetness through its cooling rays, so that His creation
may continue to enjoy flavorful, visually appealing, and sweet sustenance. The
wind is directed to flow gently, ensuring the continuous supply of oxygen, a
vital element for life. Allah has fashioned the earth in such a way that it is
neither too hard, causing discomfort to those who walk upon it, nor so soft
that it causes them to sink. This balance and provision reflect the love Allah
has for His creation, which He sustains in precise harmony, adhering to an
exact order. Allah’s love further manifests in the protective systems He has
created, such as safeguarding His creation from the destructive heat of fire, a
system that has been conveyed through the guidance of 124,000 prophets. There
is no greater demonstration of Allah's love than the sending of His beloved
Prophet Muhammad (P.B.U.H.), the mercy to the worlds, who was sent as a guide
and exemplar for humanity. Additionally, Allah’s love is visible in the
profound affection He has instilled in a mother’s heart for her child, as she
pours all of herself into the nurturing of the child, finding joy despite the
sacrifice.
When Allah loves someone, He also desires that
His creation reciprocates that love. The esteemed saying of the Prophet
Muhammad (P.B.U.H.) is as follows:
"When a person loves another for the sake
of Allah, they have honored their Lord."(Sahih Muslim, Book 1, Hadith 345:)
In the Noble Quran, Allah Almighty addresses
His Beloved, the Seal of the Prophets, the Final Messenger, the Mercy to the
Worlds, peace and blessings be upon Him, saying:
"O my beloved Prophet (P.B.U.H.), say, 'If
you love Allah, then follow me, and Allah will make you His beloved."(
Al-Imran 31)
The claim of loving Allah is only realized
when, in the sight of Allah, this assertion is deemed valid, and such
validation is contingent upon our adherence to the example set by the Messenger
of Allah (P.B.U.H.).
Tajalliyat-The Divine Manifestation
KHWAJA SHAMS-UD-DEEN AZEEMI
IN THE NAME OF ALLAH, THE MERCIFUL, THE BENEVOLENT
Dedicated to those scientists, who are inching towards the cognizance of the facts, spotlighted by Allah Almighty, in the wake of their intelligent observation for the top vertex of scientific achievement, which is not other than the "Disastrous end of the Universe". And this is probably during 15th century of Lunar calendar.
