Reminder 1:-
“Verily, those who believe [in the Oneness of Allah and in His Messenger (Muhammad SAW)] and work deeds of righteousness, the Most Beneficent (Allah) will bestow love for them (in the hearts of the believers)”
-[Surah Maryam, 19:98]
This ayah tells us how we should live our life, i.e believe and do good
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Abu Hurayra reported that the Prophet, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, said, “When Allah Almighty loves a slave, He calls out to Jibril, ‘Allah Almighty loves so-and-so, so love him!’ and Jibril loves him. Then a call goes out among the people of heaven, ”Allah Almighty loves so and-so, so love him!’ and the people of heaven love him. Then acceptance is placed in the earth for him. When He hates a slave, He calls out to Jibril, ‘Allah Almighty hates so-and-so, so hate him!’ and Jibril hates him. Then a call goes out among the people of heaven, ”Allah Almighty hates so-and-so, so hate him!’ and the people of heaven hate him. Then hatred is placedin the earth for him.” [Muslim]
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o People think that by doing certain actions that may be sins, they will be accepted by others.
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o This hadith tells us the opposite. If we obey Allah and do good actions, Allah will create acceptance for us in the hearts of the people.
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BUT! When a believer performs righteous actions he should do this for Allah’s sake only, not to get accepted by others – Allah does not accept this.
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We need to make sure our intentions are correct.
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o If you have a bad intention when doing something, no matter how much we try to conceal it, Allah will always make it evident to people.
“Say (O Muhammad SAW to mankind): “If you (really) love Allah then follow me (i.e. accept Islamic Monotheism, follow the Quran and the Sunnah), Allah will love you and forgive you of your sins. And Allah is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful.” [Surah Al Imran, 3:31]
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