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“No love that a man has will only give him pleasure in return- he shall also suffer pain because of it, except for love of Allah.” quote by Ibn Taymiyyah
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“No love that a man has will only give him pleasure in return- he shall also suffer pain because of it, except for love of Allah.”

Ibn Taymiyyah

About This Quote

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

Love brings both joy and suffering; only divine love (love of Allah) is free from pain.

In simple terms: Love can cause happiness and hurt, except love for God which is pure.

Key Takeaway

Seek divine love for lasting peace.

Themes

spirituality pain divine love

Mood

reflective serious

Type

theological philosophical

When to use this quote

  • personal relationships
  • faith practice
  • spiritual seeking

Key Concepts

theology human emotion

Questions to Reflect On

  • Can human love ever be pure?
  • How does divine love differ from earthly love?
A Different Perspective

Human love is inherently mixed with suffering, limiting its purity.

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