Affirmation Quote by Ibn Taymiyyah
“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)”
About This Quote
Source Treatise: On Tasawwuf, Ibn Taymiyyah, 14th century
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.
Cultivate love for the divine.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- personal prayer
- community gatherings
- studying classical texts
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does divine love shape ethical behavior?
- Can love be felt without ritual?
May overlook practical aspects of daily life.