Inspiration and Spirituality

Eight Ways to Increase our Love of Allah

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September 16, 2011

In this lecture, delivered on the Night of the 27th of Ramadan, I talk about the sources of the word “Hubb”, Arabic for love. I then mention the types of love, then focus on the love of Allah. Finally I mention 8 essential ways of increasing our love of Allah.

I hope you find it beneficial.

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11 Comments

Umm Sulaim

September 16, 2011 at 10:21 AM

JazakAllah khayra for the advice. I enjoyed listening to the material.

Umm Sulaim

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- Anas Hlayhel
  
  September 17, 2011 at 6:51 PM
  
  wa iyyakum, I’m so glad you enjoyed the lecture
  
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  - Umm Sulaim
    
    September 17, 2011 at 10:28 PM
    
    Please, would it be possible to get a download link for this lecture?
    
    I’d like to have a record of it, without getting on youtube each time.
    
    Umm Sulaim
    
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    - Anas Hlayhel
      
      September 19, 2011 at 12:41 AM
      
      Salam, sorry sister, it wasn’t me who shot the video so I don’t have a copy myself. I tried reaching the brother who took the video but he hasn’t responded yet. If he does, i will let you know inshaa’Allah.
      
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Daughter of Adam (AS)

September 17, 2011 at 1:04 AM

I was feeling down after listening to a lecture that basically told me I shouldn’t be so sure that Allah loves me..

this is a beautifully detailed explanation! jazakAllahukhairan!

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- Anas Hlayhel
  
  September 17, 2011 at 6:55 PM
  
  wa iyyakum … yes I think this is a very important topic that doesn’t get discussed thoroughly. That was the main motivation behind the lecture. We let other faith traditions exceed us when it comes to this topic while it’s so central to our faith.
  
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MuslimahS

September 17, 2011 at 5:14 AM

JazakAllah Khair.

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- Anas Hlayhel
  
  September 17, 2011 at 6:55 PM
  
  wa iyyakum
  
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Holy Quran

October 19, 2011 at 3:53 AM

That is really good video to be shared. perfect i think we all have to share that on face book too.

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ujjala ahmed

August 11, 2013 at 12:12 PM

Asalam o alaikum, brother im in quest of ALLAH’s love. i want to exculde world from ma heart, i dunt want expectations from world. most of the time i am successfull but then there come few days when attraction of this world increase so much that i dunt feel that level of satisfaction in prayers which i normally do. i couldnt maintain ma daily routine. it took few days to get back on track. please guide me how can i increase ma love for ALLAH so that i will not get distracted because of worldly things and peoples. jazakALLAH

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