what has islam got to say about love?
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In Islam, love is first for Allah, occupying the heart and conscience in such a way that it overwhelms everything else.  It was reported from a sage: "I never saw a thing but I saw Allah before it, after it, and along with it." The Glorious Qur'an says: "The believers are stauncher in (their) love for Allah." \nSecond, the faithful harbour an intense love for Nabi Muhammad (Sallallahu Alayhi Waalihi Wa Salam). This love in manifested by an desire to follow and imitate his example. The Glorious Qur'an says: "Say (O' Our Nabi) If ye do love Allah, then follow me, Allah will love you and forgive you your sins; Verily, Allah is Forgiving, Merciful." \nThird, Islam advocates brotherly love in faith. Human beings can live in blessing and kindness so long as they love each other, show trust-worthiness, and behave according to truth and fairness. This brotherly love in faith also establishes good relations in society when it is done with sincerity and affection. In short, heartfelt love is simply sharing Islam. It is reported that a person was sitting beside Nabi Muhammad (Sallallahu Alayhi Waalihi Wa Salam) when his friend happened to passed by.  This man told Nabi Muhammad (Sallallahu Alayhi Waalihi Wasallam): "I love that man for the sake of Allah." Nabi Muhammad (Sallallahu Alayhi Waalihi Wa Salam) asked him if he had told his friend that, and the man answered in the negative. The man stood up, stopped his friend, and told him, "I love you for the sake of Allah." His friend replied: "I love you the way you love for His sake." It is reported that Allah loves that His servant salute one another clearly and openly.\nThis is the love in Islam. No words can define it. It's something so enigmatic, that only Allah could design it and He alone comprehends it. Wonder of wonders, it is beyond man's conception. Only in Allah can love find true perfection, for love is enduring, patient and kind. It judges all things with the heart, not the mind. Love can transform the most commonplace into beauty and splendor and sweetness and grace. Love is unselfish, giving more than it takes, being unconditional and unhampered by environment. Love never forsakes, it's faithful and trusting, truthful. It is guileless and honest and never deceiving. Love is Allah's Divine Gift.\nOn the other hand, there is the love of the world. Love of the world leads to a stage where a person can not see anything but the world before it, after it, and along with it. Every thought and action is for some worldly gain. Such a person cannot devote himself to pious deeds for more than a few days. It is reported that this world is like sea water. The more one drinks of it, the more one gets thirsty.\nIf this self-love is reinforced, it becomes more intense, exceeds the limit of expediency, and consequently turns into egoism and selfishness; producing great evil, polluting the person with many vices which leads to the violation of the rights of others, and promoting anti-human deeds. The only love between a man and a woman that achieves fruition is that between a husband and a wife. The love and compassion between a husband and a wife is a gift from Allah, and a loving wife finds happiness in obeying her husband.\nIn our world, there can be no value in anything that does not earn Allah 's good pleasure. Therefore, it is incumbent upon us to confine our efforts to seeking the next world, for this world has no value to us. We ask the Mighty Lord to purify our hearts, and to brighten us with faith - Ameen.\nif you realy want to know more visit here:
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Among other things, as Al-Quran states:\n\n1. That in Islam, Christians are nearest in love to Muslims than the people of other faiths and that they believe and accept Prophet Muhammad s.a.w as the Last Messenger of God.\n\n5:82-86 (Al-Ma'idah) -\n\n'Verily, you will find the strongest among men in enmity to the believers (Muslims) the Jews and those who are Al-Mushrikun (idolaters, polytheists, pagans, disbelievers in the Oneness of Allah), and you will find the nearest in love to the believers (Muslims) those who say: "We are Christians." That is because amongst them are priests and monks, and they are not proud.'\n\n'And when they (who call themselves Christians) listen to what has been sent down to the Messenger (Muhammad s.a.w), you see their eyes overflowing with tears because of the truth they have recognised. They say: "Our Lord! We believe; so write us down among the witnesses."'\n\n'"And why should we not believe in Allah and in that which has come to us of the truth (Islamic Monotheism)? And we wish that our Lord will admit us (in Paradise on the Day of Resurrection) along with the righteous people (Prophet Muhammad s.a.w and his Companions r.a)."'\n\n'So because of what they said, Allah rewarded them Gardens under which rivers flow (in Paradise), they will abide therein forever. Such is the reward of Al-Muhsinun (the good-doers).'\n\n'But those who disbelieved and denied Our Ayat (proofs, evidences, verses, lessons, signs, revelations, etc), they shall be the dwellers of the (Hell) Fire.'\n\n2. That Prophet Jesus a.s had told the coming of Prophet Muhammad s.a.w to his people.\n\n61:6 (As-Saff) -\n\n'And (remember) when 'Isa (Jesus) son of Maryam (Mary), said: "O Children of Israel! I am the Messenger of Allah unto you, confirming the Taurat (Torah) which came before me, and giving glad tidings of a Messenger to come after me, whose name shall be Ahmad." But when he (Ahmad i.e. Muhammad s.a.w) came to them with clear proofs, they said: "This is plain magic."'\n\n3. That Prophet Jesus a.s told to worship Allah alone.\n\n43:63-64 (Az-Zukhruf) -\n\n'And when 'Isa (Jesus) came with (Our) clear Proofs, he said: "I have come to you with Al-Hikmah (Prophethood), and in order to make clear to you some of the (points) in which you differ. Therefore fear Allah and obey me.'\n\n'"Verily, Allah! He is my Lord (God) and your Lord (God). So worship Him (Alone). This is the (only) Straight Path (i.e. Allah's religion of true Islamic Monotheism)."\n\n4. That even though you don't believe in Islam, we are still friends.\n\n60:7-9 (Al-Mumtahanah) -\n\n'Perhaps Allah will make friendship between you and those whom you hold as enemies. And Allah has power (over all things), and Allah is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful.'\n\n'Allah does not forbid you to deal justly and kindly with those who fought not against you on account of your religion nor drove you out of your homes. Verily, Allah loves those who deal with equity.'\n\n'It is only as regards those who fought against you on account of religion, and have driven you out of your homes, and helped to drive you out, that Allah forbids you to befriend them. And whosoever will befriend them, then such are the Zalimun (wrongdoers).'\n\nIslam is Peace.\n\nAllah Knows Best
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Without a doubt, true love is appreciated wherever we go. The love that can make a real difference in life is that described by the Bible writer Paul: “Love is long-suffering and kind. Love is not jealous, it does not brag, does not get puffed up, does not behave indecently, does not look for its own interests, does not become provoked. It does not keep account of the injury. It does not rejoice over unrighteousness, but rejoices with the truth. It bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. Love never fails.”—1 Corinthians 13:4-8.\n\nYes, “love never fails.” Love heals. Love unites. Love is shown not just by words but by unselfish actions. Love has a pure motive. Paul also wrote: “If I give all my belongings to feed others, and if I hand over my body, that I may boast, but do not have love, I am not profited at all.” If we make sacrifices or give gifts just to be seen by others, then from God’s viewpoint it is in vain.—1 Corinthians 13:3.\n\nJesus put it this way: “When you go making gifts of mercy, do not blow a trumpet ahead of you, just as the hypocrites do . . . that they may be glorified by men. Truly I say to you, They are having their reward in full. But you, when making gifts of mercy, do not let your left hand know what your right is doing.” Yes, love does not boast or brag.—Matthew 6:2, 3.\n\nWhat Is Love?\n\nOne description of love is ‘a feeling of warm personal attachment or deep affection, a warm fondness or liking for another.’ It is a quality that moves people to work for the good of others, sometimes at great personal sacrifice. Love, as it is described in the Bible, involves both the mind and the heart. The mind, or intellect, plays a role because a person who loves does this with his eyes open, recognizing that he and other humans that he loves all have weaknesses as well as attractive qualities. The intellect is further involved since there are those whom a Christian loves—sometimes, perhaps, against his natural inclinations—because he knows from his reading of the Bible that God wants him to do so. (Matthew 5:44; 1 Corinthians 16:14) Still, love basically comes from the heart. Genuine love as it is revealed in the Bible is never merely intellectual. It entails deep sincerity and full emotional commitment.—1 Peter 1:22.\n\nPeople who are selfish at heart are rarely capable of a truly loving relationship because a person who loves is prepared to put the interests of another ahead of his own. (Philippians 2:2-4) Jesus’ words “there is more happiness in giving than there is in receiving” are especially true when the giving is an act of love. (Acts 20:35) Love is a powerful bond. (Colossians 3:14) It often includes friendship, but the bonds of love are stronger than those of friendship. The romantic relationship between a husband and his wife is sometimes described as love; however, the love that the Bible encourages us to cultivate is more enduring than physical attraction. When a couple truly love each other, they remain together even if a physical relationship is no longer possible because of the infirmities of old age or because one of them is incapacitated
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To give love you have to know how to replenish it within yourself so there is always something to give away. If you practice a religious faith, many of the teachings are about a loving God who is the source of all love. Rules aside, most religious people feel like, since they are loved by God, and since so is everyone else, they should love others too, and they find it somewhat easier to do. Most folks who believe in God consider it, among other things, to be an endless well of goodness to draw from.\n\nAlso a good healthy dose of self-esteem. If you don't love yourself, you can't truly love someone else. And if you don't treat yourself well, who else will? People who have a lot of love in their hearts also show love to themselves.\n\nOf course, it has to do with how you were raised and if anything happened to punish you for loving others or if you lost trust or got hurt really bad in the process of giving love to others. It can harden you. \n\nBut don't confuse affection or endearments with love. There are lots of ways a person can love another and they aren't always easy or pleasant. Love is hard work sometimes, not always being nice. So if you think a person doesn't have love in their heart, they probably do, they probably show it in different ways, or it is hidden.
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I do to a degree. Love is very powerful and moves people to do the impossible. I believe that today mankind confuses love. Especially in the english language. We say I love my dog , I love chocolate, I love my wife, I love my parents, etc. However we do not love those things all on the same level. There is no other way to say it in English. So it is true there are different levels of love. There is a level in Greek called, "Agape". This is the highest level there is. God has it for mankind.The kind we have for God. Christ commanded us to have it for one another. This form of love allows you to even love your enemies. Imagine that able to love your enemies. It is very difficult to show this kind of love because it is a perfect bond of love. We are not perfect. Some people are able to come close. Yet only God is able to demonstrate it perfectly since he is perfect. IMagine though if all the world tried to apply it what a better world we would live in. No more divorce.
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Yes to all ur questions. As far as islam is concern islam tells us to take care of ur body, eat healthy food, have healthy activities. educate ur self. etc
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According to Islam Rules and Ethical Values Not a Muslim man/guy/boy and a Woman/girl/lady cannot marry to the woman or man respectively except the Muslims/Chiristianor Israel if any Muslim Violate this Rule It would be considered as a sin for whole life So be care ful ....This is nature's Rule, Muslims Should Follow this rule to be calm and to pass their life in peaceful manner\nNote: This Rule is only For Muslim  Not for Other Followers so dont considr it Extremism or fundamentalism
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what is up with Islams?? That link is creepy!! Obviously they dont know what love is...no wonder their country is all jacked up!!
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You need aya! ..ok.. then please go through the following verses from the holy Quran and see whether it is teaching  LOVE or HATE?\n\n*Towards Parents:\n\nWe have enjoined on man kindness to his parents: In pain did his mother bear him, and in pain did she give him birth. The carrying of the (child) to his weaning is (a period of) thirty months. At length, when he reaches the age of full strength and attains forty years, he says, "O my Lord! Grant me that I may be grateful for Thy favour which Thou has bestowed upon me, and upon both my parents, and that I may work righteousness such as Thou mayest approve; and be gracious to me in my issue. Truly have I turned to Thee and truly do I bow (to Thee) in Islam."  46: 15\n\nAnd, out of kindness, lower to them the wing of humility, and say: "My Lord! bestow on them thy Mercy even as they cherished me in childhood."   17:24\n\nAnd even if thou hast to turn away from them in pursuit of the Mercy from thy Lord which thou dost expect, yet speak to them a word of easy kindness.  17: 28\n\n*Towards one’s wife:\n\nAnd among His Signs is this, that He created for you mates from among yourselves, that ye may dwell in tranquility with them, and He has put love and mercy between your (hearts): verily in that are Signs for those who reflect. 30 :21\n\nAnd give the women (on marriage) their dower as a free gift; but if they, of their own good pleasure, remit any part of it to you, Take it and enjoy it with right good cheer. 4: 4\n\nO ye who believe! Ye are forbidden to inherit women against their will. Nor should ye treat them with harshness, that ye may Take away part of the dower ye have given them,-except where they have been guilty of open lewdness; on the contrary live with them on a footing of kindness and equity. If ye take a dislike to them it may be that ye dislike a thing, and Allah brings about through it a great deal of good. 4: 19\n\n*Towards one’s children:\n\nKill not your children for fear of want: We shall provide sustenance for them as well as for you. Verily the killing of them is a great sin. 17:31\n\nAllah (thus) directs you as regards your Children's (Inheritance): to the male, a portion equal to that of two females: if only daughters, two or more, their share is two-thirds of the inheritance; if only one, her share is a half. For parents, a sixth share of the inheritance to each, if the deceased left children; if no children, and the parents are the (only) heirs, the mother has a third; if the deceased Left brothers (or sisters) the mother has a sixth. (The distribution in all cases ('s) after the payment of legacies and debts. Ye know not whether your parents or your children are nearest to you in benefit. These are settled portions ordained by Allah. and Allah is All-knowing, All-wise. 4:11\n\nLost are those who slay their children, from folly, without knowledge, and forbid food which Allah hath provided for them, inventing (lies) against Allah. They have indeed gone astray and heeded no guidance. 6:141\nTowards Needy & wayfarer:\nSo give what is due to kindred, the needy, and the wayfarer. That is best for those who seek the Countenance, of Allah, and it is they who will prosper. 30 :38\n\nWhat Allah has bestowed on His Messenger (and taken away) from the people of the townships,- belongs to Allah,- to His Messenger and to kindred and orphans, the needy and the wayfarer; In order that it may not (merely) make a circuit between the wealthy among you. So take what the Messenger assigns to you, and deny yourselves that which he withholds from you. And fear Allah. for Allah is strict in Punishment.  59: 7\n\n*Towards Relatives & Orphans:\n\nBut if at the time of division other relatives, or orphans or poor, are present, feed them out of the (property), and speak to them words of kindness and justice.4: 8\n\nThey ask thee what they should spend (In charity). Say: Whatever ye spend that is good, is for parents and kindred and orphans and those
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Hello, LOVE.. tough one huh. Honesty, respect,basically you know love when you found love. someone you are willing to share everything with . someone you can be honest with under any circumstance.basically treating someone with the same exact respect you would want to be treated in any given situation. someone you can hold a basic conversation with .someone who understands your faults and loves the good in you.someone who makes you smile when your feeling sad.\ni believe in LOVE  that is  what i belive some of love is or how i would like to be loved.
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Love is omnipresence, Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails.
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It doesn't advocate any sort of love or hate which are unjustified.\nThere is nothing called absolute love than to keep God's commandments.
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1 cor 13:4-8:\n\nLove is long-suffering and kind. Love is not jealous, it does not brag, does not get puffed up, 5 does not behave indecently, does not look for its own interests, does not become provoked. It does not keep account of the injury. 6 It does not rejoice over unrighteousness, but rejoices with the truth. 7 It bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. \nBeautiful isnt it?
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I have to agree with the previous poster that no, Christians do not love as they ought.\nThe fact that we fail however, does not negate the commandment, or mean that we don't make it our goal in life to love even our enemies with a perfect love.\n\nNow, this begs a question, what does loving your enemy look like in real life? Does loving your enemy mean that you put yourself in harms way by trusting them not to hurt you? I don't think so. Does it mean to have warm gooshy feelings for them? again, I don't think so.\nLoving your enemy means that you wish the best for them, as a Christian, the best we could possibly wish for someone is that they too would come into the relationship with God that we enjoy. If that is rejected, the next best thing is that they enjoy good things in this life because they will surely have nothing to enjoy in the afterlife. (Luke 16:19-31) Not only does loving your enemy mean that you wish the best for them, but it also means that you activly engage in things that will directly benefit them.\nIn the case of Bin Laden, I also have to weigh out the fact that I am commanded to love the other 6 Billion people on the planet, and since Bin Laden is actively engaged in harming many people (he has never done anything against me personally), I should support efforts to express love to my fellow-man by putting a stop to Bin Laden's activities.\nPersonally, I desire to see Bin Laden come to a saving and redeeming knowledge of Jesus Christ, but failing that, or until that happens, the most loving thing I can do is desire to his terrorist activities halted by whatever means possible.
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Love is patient and kind. Love is not jealous or boastful or proud or rude. Love does not demand its own way. Love is not irritable, and it keeps no record of when it has been wronged. It is never glad about injustice but rejoices whenever the truth wins out. Love never gives up, never loses faith, is always hopeful, and endures through every circumstance. Love will last forever. I Con 8:4-8a
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True love for me is loving and accepting someone regardless of your differences.  It is a thing that you don't need to find because it will come your way when God permits.  I can say this things because I have found my true love, my husband.  He is a Muslim and I am a Christian, he is very religious but I'm not very religious, he is very kind while I am quite rude, He is very thoughtful while I am quite forgetful, He is a workaholic while I am lazy, he is very sociable while I am very shy and so much more differences but here we are still together with so much love in our hearts because we believe that we are destined to be together no matter what comes our way.  We know that some marriages of different religions do not last but we believe that if you found your true love there will be no boundaries.  All we need is love and the rest will follow.
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Funny you should ask. My 'boyfriend' dumped me because I'm christian & he's muslim (but in theory-not practicing). He played me for 10 months, then said we had no future together based on the muslim belief. And his future children would be taught the muslim faith. Interesting that the Bible was the 1st religion and all others sprouted from it. Isaih predicted Jesus's comming & crucifixion, were as mohammed came after Jesus's death, married a rich widow and suddonly has vissions, wrote a book, and becomes famous. The islamic culture is from an era of male superiority and domination that uses the term 'respect' only in regard to protect the male ego. If a man has respect for himself and truly loves the woman he wants to marry than he would look past the religious barriers and see the woman that he loves. Because God is love & love, hope & faith are bottom line principles in christianity not 'holy'r than thou' due to prayer rituals.