The Ruling on Loving the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him)
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Question:
Loving Allah is an act of worship, but loving the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) is not an act of worship. How is that?
Answer:
Loving the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) does not necessitate worshipping him. This is the point: it does not necessitate worshipping the Messenger. His love is subordinate to the love of Allah (Mighty and Majestic). However, his love (peace and blessings be upon him) does not necessitate worshipping him (peace and blessings be upon him) or exaggeration regarding him. Yes.
Loving Allah is an act of worship, but loving the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) is not an act of worship. How is that?
Answer:
Loving the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) does not necessitate worshipping him. This is the point: it does not necessitate worshipping the Messenger. His love is subordinate to the love of Allah (Mighty and Majestic). However, his love (peace and blessings be upon him) does not necessitate worshipping him (peace and blessings be upon him) or exaggeration regarding him. Yes.
Source
محبة الرسول لا تقتضي عبادة الرسول صلى الله عليه وسلم — alfawzan.live
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