How do I combine pure love for Allah alone with loving the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) more than myself?
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Question:
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, how do I combine loving Allah with pure love for Him alone, with loving the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) more than myself?
Answer:
Yes, loving the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) is subordinate to loving Allah (Mighty and Majestic). The foundation is loving Allah, and loving the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) is subordinate to loving Allah. Yes.
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, how do I combine loving Allah with pure love for Him alone, with loving the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) more than myself?
Answer:
Yes, loving the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) is subordinate to loving Allah (Mighty and Majestic). The foundation is loving Allah, and loving the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) is subordinate to loving Allah. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [562 /1350] كيف أجمع بين محبة الله الخالصة له وحده، وبين محبة الرسول أكثر من نفسي؟ — youtube.com
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