It is, therefore a state which can endure. A qlee is thus commanded. It is this kind of Love which is superior and preferable. Since the source of physical love is emotion, it is a passing state. Ihsaan shown gives rise to muhabbat .
Beauty brings about attraction which gives rise to muhabbat .
Perfection in a thing also induces muhabbat . These three attributes par excellence exist in only Allah Ta'ala . The muhabbat endures as long as these attributes endure. They will endure forever, hence love for Him is perpetual. The terminology of the Qur'aan and Hadith describes this form of love as Hubb .