What is the meaning of love for the sake of Allah, and is it permissible for a woman to love someone or tell them?

The questioner : Hello, yes, peace be upon you. And upon you be peace. Yes. Yes, a question over the phone. Okay, go ahead. What is the question? The sister questioner says: Honorable Shaykh, what is the meaning of love for the sake of Allah? And must the relationship between the two people be permanent and continuous?

The Shaykh : The meaning of love for the sake of Allah is that a person loves another solely for the sake of Allah. Not for money, and not for the sake of this world, but rather he loves him because he is established in obedience to Allah, worships Allah the Exalted and Majestic, is kind to the servants of Allah, and the like of this. In other words, if asked, "Why do you love this person?" he would say, "Because he is a person of religion and kindness." This is love for the sake of Allah.

The questioner : The relationship with Allah, the relationship

The Shaykh : is always maintained as long as the person remains upright. But if he deviates, may Allah protect us from that,

The questioner : it may be cut off.

The Shaykh : There is no harm if the love fluctuates or decreases according to the obligation he has neglected or the forbidden act he has committed.

The questioner : She asks regarding the woman: If she loves a person who is not one of her mahram (relatives one may not marry), does she tell him about it? And is it permissible for her to do so, if this person is committed, or a caller to Islam, or otherwise?

The Shaykh : No, she should not tell him about it. Rather, she should keep this between herself and Allah and draw near to Allah the Exalted through her love.