Why Is the Love of Allah Important? The love of Allah (SWT) is the foundation of faith and the soul of our relationship with the Creator. It is through loving Allah that a believer finds meaning in worship, purpose in life, and hope during trials. Without this love, religious practices become dry rituals; with it, every act becomes a source of spiritual fulfillment. Loving Allah is not optional for a believer—it is necessary. The Quran declares: > “But those who believe are stronger in love for Allah.” (Surah Al-Baqarah, 2:165)   This love compels a person to obey, trust, and constantly turn to Allah, even when the world disappoints.  — What Are the Benefits of Allah’s Love? The blessings of Allah’s love are beyond imagination. Among them are: 1. Peace of heart – Love for Allah brings inner tranquility.  2. Divine protection – Allah becomes the guardian of those who love Him.  3. Answered prayers – The beloved of Allah has his supplications accepted.  4. Divine love in return – Allah loves those who love Him, as stated in the Hadith Qudsi:   > “My servant continues to draw near to Me with supererogatory works so that I shall love him.” (Bukhari)   When Allah loves someone, He calls Jibreel (AS) and tells him, “I love so-and-so; so love him.” And then love for that person spreads on the earth.  — Difference Between Allah’s Love and Human Love Human love is often mixed with expectations, conditions, and limitations. It can lead to heartbreak, betrayal, and pain. In contrast, Allah’s love is pure, unconditional, and eternal. He never abandons His servants—even when they turn away. When humans love, they often expect something in return. But Allah loves even those who sin and waits for them to repent: > “Indeed, Allah loves those who repent and loves those who purify themselves.” (Surah Al-Baqarah, 2:222)    — How Human Love Hurts, and Allah’s Love Heals People often suffer emotional pain from broken relationships, betrayal, or rejection. This kind of love leaves scars. But the love of Allah brings healing to the broken, hope to the hopeless, and serenity to the restless heart. As the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said: > “Verily, in the remembrance of Allah do hearts find rest.” (Quran, 13:28)   This peace cannot be found in any worldly relationship.  — Stories from the Prophet’s Seerah The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ was the perfect example of divine love. He would stand in prayer for long hours, crying out of love and gratitude to his Lord. When asked why he prayed so much even though his sins were forgiven, he said: > “Should I not be a thankful servant?” (Bukhari)   His entire life revolved around loving Allah and spreading His message with compassion.  — Sayings of the Pious Many righteous people have beautifully expressed the love of Allah: Hazrat Rabia Basri, a famous Sufi woman, once said:“O Allah! If I worship You for fear of Hell, burn me in Hell. If I worship You for desire of Paradise, exclude me from it. But if I worship You for Your own sake, withhold not Your everlasting beauty.” Imam Ibn al-Qayyim wrote:“The heart will never find peace until it finds peace in Allah.” Hazrat Bayazid Bastami said:“I never saw anything without seeing Allah in it.”  Such deep expressions reflect the kind of love that leads to spiritual elevation.  — Conclusion: The Sweetness of Loving Allah The love of Allah is not just a feeling—it’s a transformative force. It shapes a person’s character, intentions, and actions. It lifts the soul above worldly attachments and brings it closer to eternal truth. While human love can leave one in tears, the love of Allah wipes those tears. While people may break your heart, Allah repairs it. And while the world may forget you, Allah never does. Let us strive to earn His love through prayer, patience, remembrance, and sincerity. For truly: > “Say: If you love Allah, follow me, and Allah will love you.” (Surah Aal-e-Imran, 3:31)