Explanation of the cause of loving Allah (Mighty and Majestic)
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Question:
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. This questioner says: Can we say that we love Allah (Mighty and Majestic) because He created us and provided for us? Is this love due to His favor (Glorified and Exalted is He) upon us, so that it is a love for the sake of a benefit obtained?
Answer:
They love Allah (Exalted and Majestic is He) for His own sake, for His names and attributes, and for His actions. He is loved (Glorified and Exalted is He) from every aspect. Yes.
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. This questioner says: Can we say that we love Allah (Mighty and Majestic) because He created us and provided for us? Is this love due to His favor (Glorified and Exalted is He) upon us, so that it is a love for the sake of a benefit obtained?
Answer:
They love Allah (Exalted and Majestic is He) for His own sake, for His names and attributes, and for His actions. He is loved (Glorified and Exalted is He) from every aspect. Yes.
Source
شرح إغاثة اللهفان من مصائد الشيطان لابن القيم، فصل فإذا عرف أن كل حركة فأصلها الحب والإرادة ... — islamhouse.com (52:57)
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