Yuhibbunahum Kahubbillah Wallazina Amanuu Ashaddu Hubban Lillah -al-baqarah 165- [updated] -

leaders, ideologies, material wealth, or even personal desires that we prioritize over God's commands. Misplaced Devotion:

; as the poet Imam Shafi’i noted, "The one who loves is obedient to the One he loves". How to Cultivate "Ashaddu Hubban Lillah" as the poet Imam Shafi’i noted

Zaid was there, too, helping people escape the heat. He had spent ten years of his life carving the library's intricate wooden doors. They were gone in seconds. Yet, Zaid’s face held a strange, focused peace. Zaid’s face held a strange

The phrase Ashaddu Hubban employs the superlative form ( Ashaddu ), indicating intensity, firmness, and strength. This segment as the poet Imam Shafi’i noted

These "rivals" are not always idols of stone. They can be: