The Meaning of Love in the Statement of the Exalted: “Indeed, You Do Not Guide Whom You Love”
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Question:
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. In His statement, the Exalted:[Al-Qasas 28:56], what is the nature of the Messenger’s (peace and blessings be upon him) love for him?
Answer:
It is love in terms of guidance. “Whom you love” refers to his uncle, Abu Talib,[Al-Qasas 28:56] meaning you loved his guidance.
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. In His statement, the Exalted:
Indeed, [O Muhammad], you do not guide whom you like
إِنَّكَ لَا تَهْدِي مَنْ أَحْبَبْتَAnswer:
It is love in terms of guidance. “Whom you love” refers to his uncle, Abu Talib,
you do not guide whom you like
لَا تَهْدِي مَنْ أَحْبَبْتَ
Source
فتح المجيد شرح كتاب التوحيد، شرح فتح المجيد 30-04-1437هـ — alfawzan.live (54:42)
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