Reflecting on the Names of Allah understanding and connecting to God in our daily lives

• Main Author: Yousef, Jinan author
• Other Authors: Chekhar, Louiza (Editor)
• Format: Book
• Language: English
• Published: London Al Buruj Press 2020; ©2020
• Subjects: God (Islam) > Name; Islam > Customs and practices
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 True love is not fleeting, nor is it temporary, but its permanence takes root in the heart. We might have felt this type of love for certain people in our lives, and we should be grateful for this love. When it comes to Allah, we know that we should love Him. Muslims are taught this from a young age. God says in the Qur'an, 'those who believe are stronger in love for Allah' [2:165]. While we often put those we love before what we ourselves want, we might not always choose God in this way. Part of the reason is that true love is based on how much we know someone, our relationship with that person, and his or her presence in, and impact on, our lives... Allah, who created us and knows us more intimately than any human being, knows this about us, and indeed created this tendency in us. Thus, one of the most beautiful aspects of the revelation of His names and attributes is that they form the basis of our relationship with Him.