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A summary of the concepts held by the Ahl al-Sunnah.

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He loves them, and they love Him.

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The love of Allah is the strongest bond between the servant and his Lord.

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For if this love is genuine,

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it necessitates following the Messenger, who conveys the message from the Beloved—Allah—as we have previously established.

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This results in Allah loving the one who loves Him with this true love,

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just as the Almighty has said:

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“Say, (O Muhammad, to mankind): If ye love Allah, follow me; Allah will love you and forgive you your sins. Allah is Forgiving, Merciful.” (3:31)

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The matter, therefore, is not merely for you to claim your love for Allah;

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rather, the entire matter lies in Allah loving you, based on your genuine love for Him.

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By this, you enter into the description Allah has given of His close servants:

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"Allah will bring a people whom He loves and who love Him."

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Reflect upon what this description entails regarding the reciprocal relationship between you—O needy servant—

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and Allah, the Magnificent, the Majestic.

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You will realize that this is among the greatest and most delightful of Allah’s blessings upon you.

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A summary of the concepts held by the Ahl al-Sunnah.