Love of God

LIVING IN GOD’S NEIGHBOURHOOD only the love of God which can give man peace of mind in the real sense. Belief in God begins with the discovery of God. In the Quran, this discovery is called maarifah, or the realization of God. When the realization of God becomes part and parcel of one’s existence in the real sense, all those high and noble manifestations expressed in such words as love, gratitude, and remembrance of God come into evidence. Love of God is a part of faith. This has been a part of the teachings of many revealed religions. For example, in the Bible, it is stated in both the Old Testament as well as in the New Testament that: ‘You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul and with all your mind.’ (Matthew, 22:37; Deuteronomy, 6:5) Love of God is not something mysterious. On the contrary, it is the highest degree of acknowledgement of God. When a person discovers God, becomes aware of God’s blessings, and realizes that his existence and entire life are replete with God’s blessings, a strong affection wells up within his heart. This strong affection is called the love of God. To love God is to love the Sustainer of the Universe. Such love is an emotional relationship and brings about a revolution within the human personality. Love of God produces many elevated human qualities, for example, positive thinking, well-wishing for others, trust, courage, and so on.