Concept Of Love In Islam
What is Love? It is an emotion. it’s a feeling. Its in basic human nature. Its a basic instinct. But above all its a word that reveals a connection. What matters is the connection the word “Love” implies. That connection may be Metaphysical(Allah) or physical( with another Human being) in nature. We will give anything to hold onto that connection. We will even sacrifice our own lives in that pursuit. Its a basic survival instinct. We do not come in the world alone or in isolation or solitary confinement. We were born in a Mother’s womb. She carried us for nine months constantly in pain and suffering. This created the initial bond with Mother. When we opened our eyes we see our father and siblings. Hence more bonds/relationships/connections are created. When we become adults we become conscious of Allah talla and hence a new bond is established and so on.. Love is a natural human emotion. Human beings are emotional beings unlike Machines/Computers/Robots who can only evaluate logically. Human beings suffer from pain and misery in this world. To express human suffering Emotions are absolutely necessary. Love heals our pains and sufferings with time.. But we Human beings can also ethically and morally & intellectually control these emotions and create balance within our lives. We have been gifted by God with a moral sense. The differentiation between right and wrong. We Can judge ourselves and hold ourselves accountable by listening to this inner voice of Conscience(Zameer).