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Everything that is loved, if it is not loved for His sake…

“Everything that is loved, if it is not loved for His sake then this love is nothing but distress and punishment. Every action that is not performed for His sake then it is wasted and severed. Every heart that does not reach Him is wretched; veiled from achieving its success and happiness.” quote by Ibn Qayyim Al-Jawziyya
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“Everything that is loved, if it is not loved for His sake then this love is nothing but distress and punishment. Every action that is not performed for His sake then it is wasted and severed. Every heart that does not reach Him is wretched; veiled from achieving its success and happiness.”

Ibn Qayyim Al-Jawziyya

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

True love and actions must be directed toward the Divine; otherwise they cause suffering and are futile.

In simple terms: Love and deeds not for God bring pain and are wasted.

Key Takeaway

Align love and deeds with divine purpose.

Themes

spirituality purpose devotion

Mood

contemplative serious

Type

theological ethical

When to use this quote

  • personal prayer
  • charitable work
  • seeking divine guidance
  • moral decision‑making

Key Concepts

theology ethics human fulfillment

Questions to Reflect On

  • What motivates your actions beyond religious duty?
  • How can you transform secular love into higher purpose?
A Different Perspective

Human emotions can be complex; not all non‑divine love is harmful.

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