TYPES OF LOVE IN THE GLORIOUS QUR'AN

The word love (Hubb) and its different grammatical forms are mentioned 69 times in the Glorious Qur’an-the Last and Unpolluted Divine Message. It naturally falls into 5 distinct categories:

1.      Man’s love for Allah

2.      Allah’s love for man

3.      Allah’s love in negative sense

4.      Man’s love of things

5.      Human love for one another

Man’s Love for Allah: “They feed the destitute, orphans, and captives for the Love of Allah.” (76:8), saying, “We only feed you for the sake of Allah and we do not want any reward or thanks from you.” (76:9), “We answered his prayer and granted him his son, John, by making his wife fruitful. They were people who would compete in good deeds and pray to Us with love and reverence. With Us they were all humble people.” (21:90)

Allah’s love for man: “Give money for the cause of Allah but do not push yourselves into perdition. Do good; Allah loves the people who do good deeds.” (2:195), “Those who keep their promise and observe piety should know that Allah certainly loves the pious ones.” (3:76), “If two parties among the believers start to fight against each other, restore peace among them. If one party rebels against the other, fight against the rebellious one until he surrenders to the command of Allah. When he does so restore peace among them with justice and equality; Allah loves those who maintain justice.” (49:9), “Only through the divine mercy have you (Muhammad) been able to deal with your followers so gently. If you had been stern and hard-hearted, they would all have deserted you a long time ago. Forgive them and ask Allah to forgive (their sins) and consult with them in certain matters. But, when you reach a decision, trust Allah. Allah loves those who trust Him.” (3:159), “(Muhammad), tell them, “If you love Allah, follow me. Allah will love you and forgive your sins.” (3:31)

Allah’s love in negative sense: Fight, for the cause of Allah, those who fight you, but do not transgress, for Allah does not love the transgressors.” (2:190), “As soon as they leave you, they quickly commit evil in the land, destroying the farms and people. Allah does not love what is evil.” (2:205), “Tell them, “Obey Allah and the Messenger.” If they turn away (let it be known) that Allah does not love the unbelievers” (3:32), “However, to the righteously striving believers I shall give their rewards in full measure.” Allah does not love the unjust.” (3:57), “Do not show people that you are an inferior person. Do not walk around puffed-up with pride; Allah does not love arrogant and boastful people.” (31:18)

Man’s love of things: “He certainly has a strong love for wealth and riches.” (100:8), “Those who like to publicize indecency among the believers will face painful torment in this world and in the life to come. Allah knows what you do not know. “(24:19), “When it became dark at night, he (Ibrahim) saw a star and said, “This is my lord.” But when it disappeared, he said, “I do not love those who fade away.” (6:76)

Human love for one another: “Yusuf’s brothers said to one another, “There is no doubt that Yusuf and his brother are more loved by our father, even though we are all his offspring. He (our father) is certainly in manifest error.” (12:8), “(Muhammad), say, “I do not ask you for any payment for my preaching to you except (your) love of (my near) relatives.” (42:23), “His creating spouses for you out of yourselves so that you might take comfort in them; and His creating love and mercy among you. In this there is evidence (of the truth) for the people who (carefully) think.” (30:21)