Mohsin Khan: And perform As-Salat (Iqamat-as-Salat), and give Zakat, and whatever of good (deeds that Allah loves) you send forth for yourselves before you, you shall find it with Allah. Certainly, Allah is All-Seer of what you do.

It would be enough for Allah to say that He loves a person; what more could someone want? But because Allah is Al-Wadud (the Affectionate) and Al-Kareem (the Most-Generous), He declares this love to the Angels, Which does not stay in the heavens but descends to the earth. Because Allah puts acceptance of this person in people’s hearts, What else does Allah tell us about His love? These are signs which magnetise one towards the court of Allah the Almighty and lift him from the ground towards His throne. Reflecting upon these signs inculcates love for God in man’s heart.” (Ibid., pp. 188-189) Uthman (may Allah be pleased with him) narrated that the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: “The best among you (Muslims) are those who learn the Quran and teach it (to others).” [Al-Bukhari].O you who have believed, indeed, intoxicants, gambling, [sacrificing on] stone alters [to other than Allah ], and divining arrows are but defilement from the work of Satan, so avoid it that you may be successful. Satan’s plan is (but) to excite enmity and hatred between you, with intoxicants and gambling, and hinder you from the remembrance of Allah, and from prayer: will ye not then abstain?” ( 5:90-91)

Allah says: “But yes, whoever fulfills his commitment and fears Allah – then indeed, Allah loves those who fear him.” (3:76). This verse encourages people to live righteously, suggesting Allah will love them if they do. “Indeed, Allah loves the doers of good.” (Quran 2:195) As Muslims we look to the holy Qur’an for guidance as this was the commandment by Allah swt. From it we learn about how to live our lives and stories about our predecessors.Say, [O Muhammad], ‘ If you should love Allah, then follow me, [so] Allah will love you and forgive you your sins . And Allah is Forgiving and Merciful.'” (Quran 3:31) Abu Huraira (may Allah be pleased with him) narrated that Allah’s Messenger (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: “Who-ever says ‘Subhan Allahi wa bihamdi hi’, one hundred times a day, will be forgiven all his sins even if they were as much as the foam of the sea.” [ Al-Bukhari and Muslim]. This verse affirms Allah’s complete forgiveness for humanity. It does not limit forgiveness to some people.

These verses present a God whose love and mercy are intrinsic, unconditional parts of His nature, not just rewards for righteous behavior. They imply all human beings can receive His love and forgiveness. Allah’s Love for the Repentant The Messenger of Allah ﷺ said, “Do good deeds properly, sincerely and moderately and know that your deeds will not make you enter Paradise, and that the most beloved deed to Allah is the most regular and constant even if it were little.” [ Bukhari ] My servant continues to draw near to me with nafil (supererogatory) deeds until I Love him.”– [Bukhari]Rather, bestowing favors from the outset results from a loving-kindness.” Look at Allah’s love for the Prophet ﷺ: in Makkah, after the revelation of a few surahs of the Qur’an, revelation stopped. The tribe of Quraish made fun of the Prophet, saying, “The Lord of Muhammad has left him.” So Allah revealed the verses, The second means to attract divine love is to reflect and deliberate upon the divine attributes, which, in Sufi terminology, is called fikr. It is one thing to recite: Spend in the way of Allah and do not put yourselves into destruction, and do good. Of course, Allah loves those who do good. Not sure where to donate? Islamic Relief UK offers several causes which you can choose to donate monthly to including providing water, supporting orphans and children or contributing towards a form of sadaqatul jariyah.

Those who spend (benevolently) in ease as well as in straitness, and those who restrain (their) anger and pardon men; and Allah loves the doers of good. Why (will they) not (be blamed)? Whoever fulfils his pledge and fears Allah, then, Allah loves the God-fearing. Loving Allah (ʿazza wa jall) can only be achieved when you prefer Him over everything else. You must love Him more than you love your parents, children, spouse, friends and wealth. Allah says, “Say: If your parents, children, siblings, spouses, extended family, the wealth you have acquired, the trade you fear will decline, and the homes you cherish — (if all these) are more beloved to you than Allah and His Messenger and struggling in His cause, then wait until Allah brings about His command. Allah does not guide the defiantly disobedient people” (9:24). Indeed, Allah loves those who fight in His cause in a row as though they are (single) structure joined firmly.” Quran (61:4). Abdullah bin Mas’ud (may Allah be pleased with him) reported that the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said : “When somebody recites one letter from the Quran he will get one good deed in recompense which will be equal to ten good deeds. I do not say that Alif Lam Meem is a letter, but Alif is a letter, Lam is a letter and Meem is a letter (i.e it is equal to three letters).” [ At-Tirmithi].

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Allah does not like negative thoughts to be voiced—except by those who have been wronged. Allah is All-Hearing, All-Knowing. 4:148 With regards to your questions, Allah’s direct speech in the Quran and the Prophet’s hadiths tell us about what Allah loves. Verses from the Quran on What Allah Loves Those Who Purify Themselves but it is entirely different to reflect upon how Allah is Holy, how Allah is the Greatest and how Allah is deserving of all praise and admiration. When Allah loves someone, he calls to Jibreel’ alayhi salatu wassalam (may Allah be pleased with him) saying, ‘O Jibreel, I love such and such a person, so love him.”