To be in Love


I think too many of us (Muslim and non-Muslim) underestimate the importance of Love in our lives. Many single people stay single because they see marriage as binding and boring. They shun love as they would shun a disease.

No doubt, love is an illness, and “falling in love” is a very dangerous adventure. True love, however, is much deeper than the trifles of heart-shaped chocolates and rose pedals. True love is the foundation of all life. All that exists continues to do so out of its divine, unconditional love for the Ultimate Source.

The one who is spiritually capable of sight can gaze upon the divine attributes in created things and people. When I look at my wife, I do not see the flesh but rather the manifestation of divine Will, the archetype of pure Love. Ya Wadud, Ya Wadud, Ya Wadud.

“The sea of love is a sea that has no shore,
There you can only give up your soul.
Each time you give your heart to love is a joyous moment
For auspicious deeds there is no need for diviniation”

– Hafiz

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One Response to “To be in Love”

  1. sara says:

    **Sakeena**

    This ain’t a love song
    This is a live song

    Woman, u my equal, my wife
    We be tight like
    2 perfectly matching calligraphy lines

    We don’t wanna build our house of earth, water and stone
    But of wisdom, pure intentions, conversation
    Compassionate action, with purity of heart
    We might get somewhere, become light
    Fast and burn like a candle, right
    Intertwine, u give me peace of mind
    I cloak u and u cloak me
    Responsible I feel with honesty
    Between us God has put affection and mercy
    Praised be He who created u
    Cuz all I see in u is beautiful

    Woman, u my equal, my wife
    We be tight like
    2 perfectly matching calligraphy lines
    What drew us together
    Doesn’t conform to the laws of nature
    It is written
    There is only One opener for the lock of these things

    Amor mío
    Te adora como a la más bella estrella fugaz en el cielo
    Y cuando me siento sólo, sé que tú me entiendes
    Sé que me comprendes
    Sueño apoyarme en tu sonrisa
    Toma mi mano y ven de prisa
    Siempre me imagino Viejo y arrugado
    Mis hijos ya crecidos mis nietos a mi lado
    Y la luz de luna a revelado
    Que tu palpitar es por mi, que siempre a sido asi
    He practicado que decir muchas veces
    Y cuando Dios lo quiera estaremos frente a frente
    Será el momento de embrujarte
    Ojalá que en tus ojos me retrates
    Que aceptes mi pasado, que mis locuras yo no pague
    Yo te prometere mi vida
    Aunque la muerte nos separe

    Translation:
    [My dearest
    I adore you like the most beautiful shooting star in the sky
    And when I feel alone I know that you understand me
    I know that you comprehend me
    I’m looking for comfort in your smile
    Let’s hurry, follow me
    ‘Cuz I’ve always seen myself old and aged
    My children grown up, grandchildren by my side
    And the moonlight has revealed
    That your heart beats for me
    And it has always been like that
    I’ve practised what to say many times
    When God is willing
    We’ll stand face to face
    That will be the moment to put a spell on you
    If only I could slide into your eyes
    If only you would see through the past
    If only I don’t have to pay for my peculiarities
    I’ll dedicate my life to you
    Even after death will separate us]

    Woman, u my equal, my wife
    We be tight like
    2 perfectly matching calligraphy lines
    What drew us together
    Doesn’t conform to the laws of nature
    It is written
    There is only One opener for the lock of these things

    Most definitely in our luv are signs of knowledge
    Every dime I spend on u
    Is worth more than what I spend on the poor
    See patience is the best key to happiness
    Continuous, satisfaction, pearls wanna be like u
    Intertwine, u are my Sakeena
    U protect me and I protect u
    Scientifically we be deeper than Al-kindi
    Between us God has put affection and mercy
    This ain’t a luv song
    This is a life song

    We going 6 years strong
    With no sign of REGRET
    With each year we gain in force with ups and downs of course
    Yeah my wife is my cousin
    And thank God, Faizan my son was born without complications
    Hina my love to you is unconditional
    Not limited by typical Bollywood scenarios
    Or by statistics when problems occur we leave
    ‘Cause I know t u´ll stay till I no longer will breathe
    Or if I’m crippled, blinded or anything else
    I know I can rely on u helping my every step
    Love is not just limited to butterflies and fun
    It’s to recognise and respect each others intellects
    Lots of regrets many things we shouldn’t have said and done
    But that’s just part of our journey and it’s just begun
    Define beauty ‘cause one day looks will fade
    But a beautiful mind still be young at an old age
    And I know it’s hard me being away for so long
    But I respect u so much for being so strong
    I remember U being pregnant going to school
    Cooking food taking care of my parents and the whole house
    All in one something a man could never do no doubt
    So I thank my mother for the day she brought us together
    And I pray for our reunion in the afterlife forever

    Woman, u my equal, my wife
    We be tight like
    2 perfectly matching calligraphy lines
    What drew us together
    Doesn’t conform to the laws of nature
    It is written
    There is only One opener for the lock of these things

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    “Among His signs is (the fact) that He has created spouses for you from among yourselves so that you may console yourselves with them. He has planted love and mercy between you; in that are signs for people who reflect” (30:21)

    This is a very important definition of the relationship between man and wife. They are expected to find tranquility in each other’s company and by “love and mercy”. Such a description comprises mutual care, consideration, respect and affection.
    Faith: The love Muslim spouses have for each other is for the sake of Allah that is to gain His pleasure. It is from Allah that we claim our mutual rights (Quran 4:1) and it is to Allah that we are accountable for our behavior as husbands and wives.

    It sustains: Love is not to consume but to sustain. Allah expresses His love for us by providing sustenance. To love in Islam is to sustain our loved one physically, emotionally, spiritually and intellectually, to the best of our ability (to sustain materially is the husbands duty, however if the wife wishes she can also contribute)

    Accepts: To love someone is to accept them for who they are. It is selfishness to try and mould someone as we wish them to be. True love does not attempt to crush individuality or control personal differences, but is magnanimous and secure to accommodate differences.

    Challenges: Love challenges us to be all we can, it encourages us to tap into our talents and takes pride in our achievements. To enable our loved one to realize their potential is the most rewarding experience.

    Merciful: Mercy compels us to love and love compels us to have mercy. In the Islamic context the two are synonymous. The attribute Allah chose to be the supreme for Himself is that He is the most Merciful. This attribute of Rehman (the Merciful) is mentioned 170 times in the Quran, bringing home the significance for believers to be merciful. Mercy in practical application means to have and show compassion and to be charitable.

    Forgiving: Love is never too proud to seek forgiveness or too stingy to forgive. It is willing to let go of hurt and letdowns. Forgiveness allows us the opportunity to improve and correct our selves.

    Respect: To love is to respect and value the person their contributions and their opinions. Respect does not allow us to take for granted our loved ones or to ignore their input. How we interact with our spouses reflects whether we respect them or not.

    Confidentiality: Trust is the most essential ingredient of love. When trust is betrayed and confidentiality compromised, love loses its soul.

    Caring: Love fosters a deep fondness that dictates caring and sharing in all that we do. The needs of our loved ones take precedence over our own.

    Kindness: The Seerah (biography) of our beloved Prophet is rich with examples of acts of kindness, he showed towards his family and particularly his wives. Even when his patience was tried, he was never unkind in word or deed. To love is to be kind.

    Grows: Marital love is not static it grows and flourishes with each day of marital life. It requires work and commitment, and is nourished through faith when we are thankful and appreciative of Allah blessings.

    Enhances: Love enhances our image and beautifies our world. It provides emotional security and physical well being.

    Selflessness: Love gives unconditionally and protects dutifully.

    Truthful: Love is honesty without cruelty and loyalty without compromise.

    “- How big is the universe?
    – Infinite.
    - How do you know?
    – I know because all the data indicates it’s infinite.
    - But it hasn’t been proven yet.
    – No. – You haven’t seen it.
    –No. – How do you know for sure?
    – I don’t, I just believe it.
    - It’s the same with love I guess.”

    Woman was made from the rib of man,
    She was not created from his head to top him,
    Nor form his feet to be stepped upon,
    She was made from his side to be close to him,
    From beneath his arm to be protected by him,
    Near his heart to be loved by him.

    The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) said:
    “Treat women kindly. Woman has been created from a rib and the most bent part of the rib is the uppermost. If you try to turn it straight, you will break it. And if you leave it alone, it will remain bent as it is. So treat women kindly.”
    (Bukhari and Muslim)

    THIS IS JUST GORGEOUS… GUESS THAT YOU FORGOT TO MENTION THAT SHE PROTECTS HIS HEART AS WELL…
    SUBHANAALLAH… BEAUTIFUL…

    THIS IS ALSO SOMETHING BEAUTIFUL TO THINK about:

    + UNITY =THROUGH= DIVERSITY +

    “Take the example of a mirror to conceptualize how men and women can appear to be similar yet be so different. The psychological differences between men and women can be likened to the reflection in a mirror. When you look into the mirror, you see yourself. At least you think it is you. When you look a little closer you find that although the image looks like you, it is very different. Your mirror reflection is backward! Everything is turned around. The feminine psychology is a mirror reflection of the masculine psychology. In many ways, men and women are like reflections of each other :
    “different but complementary “.

    WITH RESPECT,

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