To Love for the Sake of Allah

The Prophet (SAWA) said, ‘The best of practices is to love for the sake of Allah and to hate for the sake of Allah, most High.

The Prophet (SAWA) said to one of his companions, ‘O servant of Allah! Love for the sake of Allah and hate for the sake of Allah, and befriend for the sake of Allah and contest for the sake of Allah, for Allahs guardianship is attained only by that, and man will not find the taste of faith — though his prayers and fasting be much — unless he behaves thus. In this present day, the brotherhood and friendship of the people are mainly for the sake of this world; they love each other for its sake and hate each other for its sake.

Imam al-Sadiq (AS) said, ‘No sooner do two believers meet than the better of them is he who loves his brother more.

Imam al-Sadiq (AS) said, ‘Every single person who does not love for religion or hate for religion has no religion.

Imam al-Jawad (AS) said, ‘Allah revealed to one of the prophets, “Your asceticism in this world hastens your comfort, and your devotion to Me endears you to Me. But did you oppose an enemy [of Mine] for My sake or did you befriend a friend for Me?”