The Ruling on Seeking Nearness to Allah Through Love for a Brother in Allah

Question:
May Allah keep you safe and bless you. The listener, Jawad Qans or Qanas, says: My soul tempts me to disobey Allah, and I struggle against it a lot. Sometimes I overcome it, and sometimes it overcomes me. I love a friend of mine in Allah, so I say, “Because of my love for so-and-so in Allah, I will not disobey Allah,” and my resolve to do good and avoid evil and sins increases. I ask Allah to reward my brother for my action. My question is: Is my action permissible? And what is your guidance on maintaining and increasing brotherhood in Allah? I am very attached to this brother of mine. I ask you to issue a ruling for me. May Allah grant us and you the highest level of Paradise.

Answer:
This is seeking nearness to Allah through your love for your Muslim brother, so there is nothing wrong with that, and praise be to Allah. Yes.

The presenter:
May Allah reward you