Yuhibbunahum Kahubbillah Wallazina Amanuu Ashaddu Hubban Lillah Albaqarah 165 Repack ✅
They understand that all blessings (family, wealth, health) come from Allah. They love the blessings, but they love the Giver of the blessings more.
"And [yet], among the people are those who take other than Allah as equals [to Him]. They love them as they [should] love Allah. But those who believe are stronger in love for Allah..." (Quran 2:165)
This verse, , is a profound diagnosis of the human heart, contrasting two distinct types of devotion: the divided love of those who seek rivals to God and the intense, singular love of the believers. The Core Translation They understand that all blessings (family, wealth, health)
The most direct sign of love for Allah is following the way of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. Allah Himself declares: "Say, [O Muhammad], 'If you love Allah, then follow me; Allah will love you and forgive you your sins.'" (Quran, 3:31). Love for Allah cannot be claimed while simultaneously disregarding the teachings of His Messenger. Obedience is the concrete proof of love.
This phrase describes the act of equating creation with the Creator. "They love them as they love Allah." It highlights a critical spiritual flaw: giving a created being or object the absolute, unconditional love that belongs solely to God. This type of love implies obedience, submission, and seeking ultimate satisfaction from a source other than Allah. They love them as they [should] love Allah
The verse continues, “They love them as they [should] love Allah.” This phrase is profound in its psychological depth. It suggests that the pagan or the polytheist does not lack the capacity for devotion; rather, their devotion is tragically misplaced. The energy, reverence, and submission that are due only to the Almighty are directed toward entities that cannot benefit or harm them.
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ further clarified this principle in a famous hadith: "None of you truly believes until I am more beloved to him than his father, his child, and all people." (Agreed upon). Love for the Prophet ﷺ is inseparable from love for Allah, for the Prophet is the perfect embodiment of submission to Allah and the means through which Allah's love is received. Allah Himself declares: "Say, [O Muhammad], 'If you
This verse provides a stark contrast between two types of love: a misplaced, polytheistic love that equates creation with the Creator, and the pure, intense, and unwavering love that true believers hold for Allah alone. Understanding this verse is crucial for any Muslim seeking to purify their intention and anchor their heart in divine love. The Context of Surah Al-Baqarah, Ayat 165
A famous Hadith Qudsi states that Allah says: "My servant draws near to Me with nothing more loved by Me than the acts of worship I have enjoined upon him; and My servant continues to draw near to Me with supererogatory works so that I shall love him."
The verse highlights the extreme love and devotion that some people have for worldly things, comparing it to the love and devotion that one should have for Allah. The phrase "ka hubbillahi" ("as they love Allah") indicates that some people love worldly things with the same intensity and passion that one should reserve for Allah.