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Love Of God And Rasool In Islam
I have noticed that in Christian theology, the concept of ( or more specifically the relationship of man with God ) is very much about love ( fatherly love specifically ). The closest thing to this in Islam is the comparison of a mother’s love and Gods love. However, having read the Quran and studied Islam, that seems to be inaccurate as I feel the two most highlighted qualities of Allah are that He is Just and Merciful ( correct me if I am wrong ). I feel like Allah’s love in Islam is highlighted in his graciousness and mercy towards them but in no way does it seem similar to parental love. However there is a parallel that can be drawn with contemporary Christianity’s focus on love and the love of the prophet (S A W) seen in a lot of Muslim factions. Can this kind passionate love of the prophet be seen as misguided as it seems to often times undermine the overreaching message of Islam ( example :Naats overly focusing on the spiritual fulfillment that comes from visiting Medinah rather than the Kaaba)? What should are love for Allah and the Prophet (SAW) look like?
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Love Of God And Rasool In Islam
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2:39 – 6:49https://youtu.be/bErMu6hOc_I?t=159
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I think this was helpful. To be honest, this kind of love is much harder to express ( the one that battles for your conscious that is).
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“Listen to the song of the reed flute, it tells the story of love and longing. It speaks of the pain of separation, and the joy of union.”
Rumi uses the metaphor of the reed flute to describe the human soul’s yearning for God.
Just as the reed flute’s song can change depending on the player’s breath, fingers, and intention, our soul’s ‘song’ can also vary. We can choose to tune into different frequencies, emitting a melody of:
– Despair and disconnection, or
– Balance and harmony, or
– Bliss and warmth
The choice is ours. We can resonate with the vibrations of love, compassion, and gratitude, or we can get stuck in the discordant notes of fear, anger, and doubt.
As Rumi so eloquently puts it, the reed flute’s song is a reflection of our own soul’s journey.
Will we choose to play a melody that echoes the beauty and majesty of God, or will we get lost in the cacophony of our own ego’s creation?
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The cacophony of fear, anger and doubt. Jarring to ears indeed. I feel very called out. I appreciate the beautiful analogy and will try to remind myself of it frequently. Jazak Allah .
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