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As for the people of Tasawwuf, they affirm the love of…

“As for the people of Tasawwuf, they affirm the love of Allah, and this is more evident among them than all other issues…the affirmation of the love of Allah is well-known in the speech of their [old] and recent masters, just as it is affirmed in the Holy Qur'an and the Sunnah and in agreement of…” quote by Ibn Taymiyyah
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“As for the people of Tasawwuf, they affirm the love of Allah, and this is more evident among them than all other issues…the affirmation of the love of Allah is well-known in the speech of their [old] and recent masters, just as it is affirmed in the Holy Qur'an and the Sunnah and in agreement of the ways of the early generation (Salaf)”

Ibn Taymiyyah

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

Love of Allah is central to Sufi practice, emphasized in Qur'an, Sunnah, and early scholars.

In simple terms: Sufis prioritize divine love above all.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate love for the divine.

Themes

spirituality devotion Sufism

Mood

reverent contemplative

Type

theological spiritual

When to use this quote

  • personal prayer
  • community gatherings
  • studying classical texts

Key Concepts

Divine love orthodoxy tradition

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does divine love shape ethical behavior?
  • Can love be felt without ritual?
A Different Perspective

May overlook practical aspects of daily life.

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